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E658 LVC

1988 Citroen Cx

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

144,282 mi
Last recorded144,282 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Citroen Cx104,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE658 LVC
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 144,282 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 143,765 miles

Front Brake valve slight discharge of oil (1.1.7 (b))

Rear Brake valve slight discharge of oil (1.1.7 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 143,645 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake valve slight discharge of oil (1.1.7 (b))

Rear Brake valve slight discharge of oil (1.1.7 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 142,917 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 142,805 miles

Fuel pipe chafing near fuel pump. rubber to hard to re position (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 142,805 miles

Fuel pipe chafing near fuel pump. rubber to hard to re position (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 142,119 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 142,119 miles

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 136,996 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Apr 2019 136,990 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Apr 2018 135,870 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 131,235 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 131,235 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 130,723 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 130,723 miles

Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking Small L.H.M. Leak. (2.4.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 129,733 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Mar 2015 129,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 129,243 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 129,243 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 129,052 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 128,977 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 128,970 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 127,314 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 127,299 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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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E658 LVC is a 1988 Citroen Cx in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1988 Citroen Cx models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 104,340 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E658 LVC, 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 38 years old, this Citroen Cx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E658 LVC registered?

E658 LVC is a 1988 Citroen Cx, first registered on 15 March 1988.

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