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F277 MDP

1988 Citroen Cx

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

148,357 mi
Last recorded148,357 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Citroen Cx104,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF277 MDP
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 148,357 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 147,633 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 145,069 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 144,879 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 144,703 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 144,550 miles

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

Slight body corrosion.

Pass 6 Nov 2019 144,467 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 144,041 miles

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

Slight body corrosion.

Pass 8 Nov 2017 143,503 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Oct 2016 142,905 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Nov 2015 142,154 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 139,098 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 135,908 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 134,837 miles

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

n/s/f brake pipe joint slight damp

o/s brake pipe corroded

radiator holed-advise replacement

Pass 9 Nov 2011 131,698 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 131,692 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2009 131,650 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Coolant leak

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

handbrake requires adjustment

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2007 125,686 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 117,967 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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F277 MDP is a 1988 Citroen Cx in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 F277 MDP, 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 F277 MDP registered?

F277 MDP is a 1988 Citroen Cx, first registered on 3 November 1988.

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