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F557 JGW

1988 Citroen Cx

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,791 mi
Last recorded100,791 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2012
Typical for 1988 Citroen Cx104,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF557 JGW
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2012 100,791 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 100,791 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

suspect suspension fluid leak n/s/f

Pass 10 May 2011 99,184 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 97,640 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2010 97,638 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2009 96,813 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 5 Mar 2008 94,307 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2006 92,683 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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F557 JGW is a 1988 Citroen Cx in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F557 JGW, 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 F557 JGW registered?

F557 JGW is a 1988 Citroen Cx, first registered on 22 September 1988.

Is F557 JGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F557 JGW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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