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F700 SJU

1989 Citroen Cx

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,314 mi
Last recorded145,314 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 1989 Citroen Cx103,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF700 SJU
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 145,314 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 144,108 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 144,079 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 140,810 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 139,903 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 139,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 May 2019 139,460 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 137,406 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres perished

Fail 26 May 2017 137,405 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Electrical wiring insecure At battery (1.9.2a)

Headlamp not working on main beam All front lights not working (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short inner wing in engine bay wiring burnt through insulation. (1.9.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 20 May 2016 135,034 miles

Both front brake hoses have slight perishing, advise to replace this mot year.

Both rear tyres have slight perishing

Offside Front wheel sensor cable is damaged, had been rubbing against wheel.

Slight dampness nearside steering rack.

Unable to fully check sills due to trims.

Wiper operation is a bit slow.

Fail 14 Mar 2016 134,965 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Play at axle pivot when working rear wheel (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Dip beam head lamp goes off when main beam is opperated (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective not retracting (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake hoses have very light perishing

N/S/F , slight dampness to steering rack

N/S/R wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

No anti slip on clutch

Rear tyres have slight perishing

Pass 21 Apr 2015 129,165 miles

Bith front brake hoses have slight perishing.

Both parking brake cables have outer sheaths worn away, advise to replace due to uneven performances n/side 210kgs o/side 110kgs.

Both rear tyres have slight perishing.

Nearside rear wheel bearing has slight noise.

Several brake pipes have light corrosion, now sprayed with aerosol grease.

Unable to fully test sills due to trims.

Fail 20 Apr 2015 129,165 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Bith front brake hoses have slight perishing.

Both parking brake cables have outer sheaths worn away, advise to replace due to uneven performances n/side 210kgs o/side 110kgs.

Both rear tyres have slight perishing.

Nearside rear wheel bearing has slight noise.

Several brake pipes have light corrosion, now sprayed with aerosol grease.

Unable to fully test sills due to trims.

Pass 27 Mar 2014 124,651 miles

Both rear tyres have slight perishing, offside is worst.

Some brake suspension pipes have light corrosion,

Unable to fully test sills as covered by trims.

Fail 27 Mar 2014 124,651 miles

Both rear tyres have slight perishing, offside is worst.

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Some brake suspension pipes have light corrosion,

Unable to fully test sills as covered by trims.

Pass 6 Mar 2013 118,881 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 117,883 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 117,880 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 117,802 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 117,379 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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F700 SJU is a 1989 Citroen Cx in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Citroen Cx models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 103,287 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 F700 SJU, 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 37 years old, this Citroen Cx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F700 SJU registered?

F700 SJU is a 1989 Citroen Cx, first registered on 28 April 1989.

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