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F500 GVS

1988 Citroen Cx

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,465 mi
Last recorded72,465 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 Citroen Cx104,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF500 GVS
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 72,465 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 72,445 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 72,384 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 72,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle & rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 72,106 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle & Rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 71,965 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 71,248 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 70,203 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 69,573 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 69,524 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 69,521 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 69,481 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 69,418 miles

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

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

battery insecure

both rear tyres perished and worn on edges

Fail 5 Mar 2012 69,414 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

battery insecure

both rear tyres perished and worn on edges

Pass 28 Jan 2011 69,364 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust mount weak and cracked

Slight fluid leak from front of vehicle

Fail 28 Jan 2011 69,364 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear exhaust mount weak and cracked

Slight fluid leak from front of vehicle

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 69,267 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 68,090 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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F500 GVS is a 1988 Citroen Cx in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F500 GVS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F500 GVS?

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What year was F500 GVS registered?

F500 GVS is a 1988 Citroen Cx, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F500 GVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F500 GVS shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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