CarVerify

Free Car Check

F895 TLX

1989 Citroen Cx

Blue Petrol 2500cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,152 mi
Last recorded149,152 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Citroen Cx103,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationF895 TLX
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 149,152 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 145,953 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 145,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2021 145,830 miles

Numerous brake and suspension metal pipes are corroded and or covered in underseal coating

Offside Front Tyre sidewall perished

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

Fail 21 Apr 2021 145,827 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror missing leaving just the mounting post (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail excessively perished (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Numerous brake and suspension metal pipes are corroded and or covered in underseal coating

Offside Front Tyre sidewall is perished

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 145,480 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 143,392 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 143,392 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 143,003 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 142,088 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 142,087 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 142,063 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 141,946 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 141,619 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 139,980 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 139,980 miles

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

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

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
Full Citroen Cx reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

F895 TLX is a 1989 Citroen Cx in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F895 TLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F895 TLX?

You can check the full history of F895 TLX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was F895 TLX registered?

F895 TLX is a 1989 Citroen Cx, first registered on 7 April 1989.

Is F895 TLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F895 TLX shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F895 TLX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on F895 TLX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.