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F331 YAH

1988 Citroen Cx

Grey Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,798 mi
Last recorded81,798 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2009
Typical for 1988 Citroen Cx104,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF331 YAH
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2009 81,798 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Dec 2009 81,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 71,982 miles

rear inner valance poor condition / corroded

slight blue smoke on reving

under body poor condition in places

Fail 24 Nov 2008 71,966 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

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

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

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

inner sills / chassis poor condition in places

rear inner valance poor condition / corroded

slight blue smoke on reving

suspension pipes corroded

under body poor condition in places

Pass 19 Dec 2007 64,951 miles

front to rear brake pipe has light corrosion

Fail 17 Dec 2007 64,950 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

front to rear brake pipe has light corrosion

Pass 19 Dec 2006 55,000 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 46,604 miles

unable to see condition of front brake pads.

unable to see condition of rear brake discs and pads.

Fail 3 Jan 2006 46,604 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

unable to see condition of front brake pads.

unable to see condition of rear discs and pads.

Fail 21 Dec 2005 46,603 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front inner brake pads wearing thin.

unable to see condition of front outer brake pads.

unable to see condition of rear brake discs and pads.

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 YAH is a 1988 Citroen Cx in Grey with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YAH, 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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F331 YAH is a 1988 Citroen Cx, first registered on 31 August 1988.

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