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F982 JHO

1989 Citroen Cx

Silver Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,580 mi
Last recorded110,580 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 1989 Citroen Cx103,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF982 JHO
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2012 110,580 miles

Body of car in poor condition

Both headlamp reflectors in very poor condition

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear bumper in poor condition

Serious oil leak

Unable to test outter sills due to sill protectors being fitted

Unable to test rear seat belts due to rear sets being fixed down

Fail 20 Mar 2012 110,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Body of car in poor condition

Both headlamp reflectors in very poor condition

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear bumper in poor condition

Serious oil leak

Unable to test outter sills due to sill protectors being fitted

Unable to test rear seat belts due to rear sets being fixed down

Pass 29 Mar 2011 108,247 miles

Body of car in poor condition

Both headlamp reflectors in poor condition

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear bumper in poor condition

Rear seats removed so unable to test belts and seat fixings

Serious engine oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2011 108,246 miles

Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Body of car in poor condition

Both headlamp reflectors in poor condition

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear bumper in poor condition

Rear seats removed so unable to test belts and seat fixings

Serious engine oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2010 106,216 miles

Body of car in very poor condition

Both headlamp reflectors in poor condition

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear seats removed so rear belts not tested

Serius oil leak from engine

Unable to test outter sills due to sill protectors

Fail 27 Mar 2010 106,210 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Body of car in very poor condition

Both headlamp reflectors in poor condition

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Serius oil leak from engine

Unable to test outter sills due to sill protectors

Fail 10 Feb 2010 106,208 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both headlamp reflectors in poor condition

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Serious oil leak from engine

Unable to test outter sills due to sill protectors being fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2009 102,961 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 102,961 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

corrosion o/s rear inner wing

Fail 19 Jan 2009 102,871 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

r/h lower inner wing corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2008 99,327 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 99,327 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 95,881 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2005 92,778 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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F982 JHO is a 1989 Citroen Cx in Silver with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F982 JHO, 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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F982 JHO is a 1989 Citroen Cx, first registered on 31 January 1989.

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