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F331 LPF

1988 Citroen Cx

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

157,104 mi
Last recorded157,104 miles
Recorded on6 May 2010
Typical for 1988 Citroen Cx104,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF331 LPF
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2010 157,104 miles

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

corrosion to subframes,suspension mounts/components,pipes,rear seats removed,oil leak,co reading high

Fail 6 May 2010 157,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

corrosion to subframes,suspension mounts/components,pipes,rear seats removed,oil leak,co reading high

Pass 1 May 2009 156,688 miles

corrosion to tow bar mount,inner sills,floorpans,suspension mounts/components,brake pipes,fuel pipes,chassis,oil leak,sill covers fitted

rear seats removed

Fail 29 Apr 2009 156,688 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

corrosion to tow bar mount,inner sills,floorpans,suspension mounts/components,brake pipes,fuel pipes,chassis,oil leak,sill covers fitted

rear seats removed

Pass 24 Apr 2008 156,350 miles

poss suspension fluid leak from front,oil leak,corrosion to suspension mounts,sills,suspension components

rear seats removed

sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2008 156,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

poss suspension fluid leak from front,oil leak,corrosion to suspension mounts,sills,suspension components

rear seats removed

Pass 27 Apr 2007 156,156 miles

oil leak/screen damage/corrosion to inner and outer sills,chassis/subframes/brake pipes/suspension mounts/components/play n/s rack/rear seats removed sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2006 155,364 miles

corrosion to inner sills,floorpans,subframes,sill covers fitted,oil leak,poss suspension fluid leak-rear seats removed

steering feels slightly stiff

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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F331 LPF is a 1988 Citroen Cx in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 F331 LPF, 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 F331 LPF registered?

F331 LPF is a 1988 Citroen Cx, first registered on 30 November 1988.

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