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C228 HWL

1986 Citroen Cx

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

162,624 mi
Last recorded162,624 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Citroen Cx101,923 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC228 HWL
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 162,624 miles

Offside Front Inner CV boot slightly deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 162,476 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 161,436 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

unable to see brake pads

Fail 12 Jul 2023 161,436 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

unable to see brake pads

Pass 26 Jul 2022 160,224 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 159,550 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 159,295 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 158,763 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 157,755 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 156,561 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 155,833 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 155,058 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 154,729 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 154,729 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 153,967 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 153,506 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 151,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 149,463 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 147,655 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 147,046 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 145,886 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Cx?

Based on 5,742 MOT tests across 786 vehicles.

68.8%
Pass Rate
1,286
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
786
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 377
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 374
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 301
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 198
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 179
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C228 HWL is a 1986 Citroen Cx in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1986 Citroen Cx models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 101,923 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Cx fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 377 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C228 HWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Cx typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 40 years old, this Citroen Cx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C228 HWL registered?

C228 HWL is a 1986 Citroen Cx, first registered on 1 April 1986.

Is C228 HWL safe to buy?

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