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F865 GMR

1989 Citroen Cx

Black Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,576 mi
Last recorded92,576 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Citroen Cx103,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF865 GMR
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 92,576 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 92,560 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan / inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassy (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassy (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front inner steering rubber cupping slight play

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

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

Offside Front steering cuppling slight play

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 91,659 miles

general underbody and chassis corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2020 89,640 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 85,440 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 82,891 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 79,082 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 79,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery tray corroded/holed

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

Coolant leak

Heavy corrosion/holes to under-side and wheel arches.

N/S/F indicator lens damaged

N/S/F side light lens damaged

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 78,098 miles

Both outer lower inner front sills rusty

Fail 3 Feb 2016 78,098 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

registration plate incorrect both (6.3.1a)

Both outer lower inner front sills rusty

Pass 12 Mar 2009 60,906 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear bumper insecure

front windscreen showing signs of de-laminating

handbrake has slightly excessive travel

slight play in track rod to rack joint

Pass 8 May 2008 57,164 miles

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

hand brake long

n/s rack end slight play

underside of car getting rusty

Pass 18 Apr 2007 54,834 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

hand brake long

o/s n/s outer sills getting rusty

rear subframe bushes starting to split

slight exhaust blow on joint on the front pipe to middle pipe

Pass 12 Apr 2006 53,251 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 53,251 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s n/s outer sills getting rusty

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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F865 GMR is a 1989 Citroen Cx in Black with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 F865 GMR, 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 F865 GMR registered?

F865 GMR is a 1989 Citroen Cx, first registered on 17 January 1989.

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