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F960 FPW

1988 Citroen Cx

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

148,181 mi
Last recorded148,181 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Citroen Cx104,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF960 FPW
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 148,181 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive suspension (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2026 148,181 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive suspension (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 147,243 miles

Nearside Front body mounting rubber missing

Offside Front body mounting rubber missing

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 147,243 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front body mounting rubber missing

Offside Front body mounting rubber missing

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 146,224 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated has surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has light surface cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear bumper insecure. but not likely to fall of.

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

Fail 11 Apr 2024 146,224 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated has surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has light surface cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear bumper insecure. but not likely to fall of.

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 146,032 miles

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

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

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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F960 FPW is a 1988 Citroen Cx in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 F960 FPW, 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 F960 FPW registered?

F960 FPW is a 1988 Citroen Cx, first registered on 31 December 1988.

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