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F379 MTF

1988 Citroen Cx

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,968 mi
Last recorded113,968 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 1988 Citroen Cx104,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF379 MTF
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2013 113,968 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 113,968 miles

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

Oil leak

bonnet pull cable broken

Pass 2 Aug 2012 101,896 miles

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

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

nearside mirror glass missing

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Fail 27 Jul 2012 101,896 miles

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

nearside mirror glass missing

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 2 Jun 2011 98,672 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 97,307 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 95,779 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 94,929 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 94,929 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 93,358 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 91,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

rust setting in to body

Pass 4 May 2006 89,381 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 89,298 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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F379 MTF is a 1988 Citroen Cx in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 F379 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 F379 MTF registered?

F379 MTF is a 1988 Citroen Cx, first registered on 15 August 1988.

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