HIGHLIGHTS

One owner from new
Amazing time-warp condition
Mint interior
Only 36,674 miles
Mega rare in the U.K.
A worthy contender for the Hagerty Festival of the Unexceptional

THE APPEAL

Now here’s a car you don’t see everyday - and in this condition - it really is a prime example of a true survivor. This one-owner 5-door hatchback BX has covered just over 36,000 miles, and is fantastic inside and out.

The BX design was a break from the past and yet still offered individual styling, hydraulic suspension and lively performance. Positioned to compete in the mass-market, we all remember the advertising strap-line; ‘Loves driving, hates garages’.

Presented in fetching Silver Moss paintwork, the lightweight body is in excellent order with no obvious scratches or dings and the interior is perfectly original and looks virtually new.

The naturally-aspirated XUD powered 1.9D engine has great torque, is brisk enough, and should return a healthy 45 plus mpg.

After many years gliding along, the car has recently been dry stored in a garage by the elderly owner and is now ready for it’s second loving custodian.

THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK

First registered on the 19th November 1991
Original bill of sale
Owner’s guides
V5 (in registered keeper’s name)
Last service stamp at 36,642 miles
A few previous MOT’s
MOT valid until the 27th September 2023
Currently untaxed

Purchased new from main dealer’s Simon Hartwell Limited, in Ferndown, Dorset, the owner specified a few extras including a rear ‘trailblazer’, headlamp protectors, door handle protectors and rubber mats.

The vendor is currently attempting to retrieve previous service history, but assures us that the mileage is genuine.

The last full service was carried out on the 28th September 2022 by Autocare 365 Ltd, Bournemouth, at 36,642 miles. This included a replacement cam belt kit and a new battery.

THE INTERIOR

Showroom condition cabin
Excellent Dashboard
Impact-collapsable steering wheel
Working instrumentation and switchgear
Perfect black and white velour upholstery
Great door cards
Electric front windows and sunroof
Basic heater controls
Blaupunkt sound system
Great carpeting
Unmarked roof lining
Spacious and flexible boot space
Wheel brace and Jack

THE EXTERIOR

Fantastic Silver Moss paintwork
No obvious stone chips, scrapes or dings
Weight-saving polymer bonnet and tailgate
Lightweight plastic panels avoid some usual rust traps
No signs of corrosion on the door pillars
Windows, lights, mirrors, trim and badges are all good
Some paint blistering on the rear spoiler
Great undamaged bumpers
Very sound looking sills and floorpan
Exhaust system corroded
Original 14” steel wheels with wonderful trims
Older but roadworthy unmatched set of tyres
Newer-looking spare underneath

THE MECHANICS

Tidy engine bay
1,905 cc SOHC four-cylinder diesel engine
Good power to weight ratio
Great mpg return, even at speed
5-speed manual gearbox
Self-adjusting clutch
Self-levelling hydropneumatique suspension
Competent ABS disc brakes all round
Good parts availability
Uncomplicated and easy to work on

The vendor is pleased to report that this BX starts and drives exceptionally well.

SUMMARY

Despite the passage of time, these cars have increasing classic appeal. The individual styling and character has a lot to do with this, but also, when did you last see another one!.

So if you fancy a little French panache in your life, then this practical Citroen BX is in fantastic condition throughout and will certainly stand out from the crowd.

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