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F975 OVL

1989 Citroen Cx

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

162,056 mi
Last recorded162,056 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Citroen Cx103,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF975 OVL
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 162,056 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 161,883 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 161,333 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 161,272 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 161,028 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 159,824 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 159,819 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2011 159,444 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both n/s doors corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2011 159,444 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

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

both n/s doors corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2010 158,595 miles

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

plastic covers over outer sills unable to see and check 100%

Fail 16 Sep 2010 158,595 miles

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

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

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

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

plastic covers over outer sills unable to see and check 100%

Pass 25 Sep 2009 157,775 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 156,865 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 156,985 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2008 156,832 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

o/s door mirror cracked tail pipe weak at end

Pass 11 Aug 2007 154,328 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 154,169 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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F975 OVL is a 1989 Citroen Cx in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 F975 OVL, 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 F975 OVL registered?

F975 OVL is a 1989 Citroen Cx, first registered on 27 April 1989.

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The MOT history for F975 OVL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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