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E900 KRE

1988 Citroen Cx

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

148,974 mi
Last recorded148,974 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 Citroen Cx104,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE900 KRE
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 148,974 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 147,644 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 146,510 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 144,568 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 143,637 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 143,006 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 141,897 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 141,002 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 139,830 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 138,686 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 138,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion in offside and nearside rear corners

Pass 6 May 2014 135,714 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 6 May 2014 135,714 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 May 2013 135,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 135,014 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2009 128,858 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 122,311 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 119,344 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 119,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 115,509 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 115,503 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 110,392 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 110,392 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Parking 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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E900 KRE is a 1988 Citroen Cx in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 E900 KRE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E900 KRE?

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What year was E900 KRE registered?

E900 KRE is a 1988 Citroen Cx, first registered on 31 March 1988.

Is E900 KRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E900 KRE shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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