Citroen Bx 14e (1989)
1989 Citroen Bx 14e
CarHunch is tracking 123 1989 Citroen Bx 14e vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
The 1989 Citroën BX 14E shows a 0% first-time pass rate against the UK average of 80%, which is an immediate red flag—every vehicle in this sample failed its MOT on first attempt. With zero dangerous defects recorded across 123 cars, the failures aren't safety-critical, but the consistent inability to pass suggests systematic issues like emissions, lighting, or corrosion that were endemic to this model by its later years.
The median CarHunch score of 50 reflects a car at genuine crossroads: these are 35-year-old machines that require thorough pre-purchase inspection and realistic expectations about remedial costs. Before buying, have a trusted mechanic examine any example in person, as the 0% pass rate indicates these cars universally need work to meet modern MOT standards.
We have 123 1989 Citroen Bx 14e vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1989 Citroen Bx 14e
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
Before you buy a Citroen Bx 14e
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (67%) | 83 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (33%) | 40 | 0% | 0 |
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