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F370 MTF

1988 Citroen Cx

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

106,982 mi
Last recorded106,982 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Citroen Cx104,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF370 MTF
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 106,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

indicator tell tale inoperative

Pass 28 May 2025 105,577 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing bottom rusty

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear chassis legs rusty

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 23 May 2025 105,576 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing bottom rusty

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear chassis legs rusty

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 9 May 2025 105,429 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corroded inside door pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases has slight leak on most joins (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front bumper loose

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 May 2024 104,409 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 102,957 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 101,851 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 100,552 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 99,743 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 97,519 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 95,108 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 92,669 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 90,416 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 87,753 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 84,155 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 81,772 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 78,656 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 78,651 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 76,490 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 73,439 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 69,949 miles

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

nearsdide headlamp cracked

Pass 29 Jul 2008 65,692 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n,s,rear lamp cracked,n,s headlight cracked.

some suspenion and brake pipes are slightly corroded.

Fail 29 Jul 2008 65,691 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n,s,rear lamp cracked,n,s headlight cracked.

some suspenion and brake pipes are slightly corroded.

Pass 3 Aug 2007 61,691 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 61,649 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 58,338 miles

n/s/f outer driveshaft gaiter badly cracked

Pass 25 Aug 2005 53,945 miles

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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F370 MTF is a 1988 Citroen Cx in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 F370 MTF, 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 F370 MTF registered?

F370 MTF is a 1988 Citroen Cx, first registered on 14 November 1988.

Is F370 MTF safe to buy?

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