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D589 NTT

1986 Citroen Cx

Brown Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,566 mi
Last recorded87,566 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Citroen Cx101,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD589 NTT
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1986
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 87,566 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 79,279 miles

advise been standing heavly undersealed advise hand travle poor washers

Pass 21 Aug 2021 79,129 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

general corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2019 78,989 miles

Nearside sill corrosion

Offside sill corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2018 78,680 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 77,253 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 74,122 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 72,795 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 70,576 miles

Front uunderbody splashguards corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front tyre low tread

Offside headlamp reflector deteriorating

Slight LHM leak from steering rack area

Pass 8 Aug 2013 68,027 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres are starting to perish

near side front tyre is starting to perish

Fail 3 Jul 2013 68,002 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres are perishing

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

near side front tyre is perishing

Pass 26 Feb 2009 65,558 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 65,558 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 52,540 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Apr 2007 52,521 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/inner sill holed and rusty at front

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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D589 NTT is a 1986 Citroen Cx in Brown with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D589 NTT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D589 NTT registered?

D589 NTT is a 1986 Citroen Cx, first registered on 21 October 1986.

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