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F289 MDP

1988 Citroen Cx

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

75,458 mi
Last recorded75,458 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2022
Typical for 1988 Citroen Cx104,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF289 MDP
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2022 75,458 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 74,867 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 74,392 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 73,805 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 72,136 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 71,532 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 70,092 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 70,066 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 199,657 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 194,226 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 194,180 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 193,338 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 193,315 miles

Fluid suspension interconnecting pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 191,090 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2011 187,864 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 187,839 miles

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension interconnecting pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 183,282 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside headlight aim on minimum limit still within range.

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle has a never had an Anti slip rubber fitted from new.

Fail 23 Jul 2010 183,282 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside headlight aim on minimum limit still within range.

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.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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F289 MDP is a 1988 Citroen Cx in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 F289 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 F289 MDP registered?

F289 MDP is a 1988 Citroen Cx, first registered on 1 November 1988.

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