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F234 RST

1989 Citroen Cx

Purple Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

112,378 mi
Last recorded112,378 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 1989 Citroen Cx103,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF234 RST
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1989
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 112,378 miles

boot floor corners corroded

corrosion near offside rear body mount

front inner wings corroded

imbalance on front brakes

Fail 29 Oct 2015 112,363 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

boot floor corners corroded

corrosion near offside rear body mount

front inner wings corroded

imbalance on front brakes

Pass 13 Aug 2012 111,288 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 111,284 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2011 108,491 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2010 104,213 miles

body as slight corrosion at offside and nearside front floor

Pass 16 Jul 2009 103,733 miles

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

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

nearside front jacking point corroded

overall body/chassis as slight corrosion

various brake/suspension pipes as slight corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2008 100,796 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 22 Jul 2008 100,796 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Jun 2007 98,893 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 98,893 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

nearside and offside front floor to sill is in apoor condition

Pass 22 Jun 2006 96,488 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 96,482 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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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F234 RST is a 1989 Citroen Cx in Purple with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1989 Citroen Cx models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 103,287 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 F234 RST, 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 37 years old, this Citroen Cx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F234 RST is a 1989 Citroen Cx, first registered on 16 May 1989.

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