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G151 ACV

1989 Citroen Cx

Silver Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,490 mi
Last recorded99,490 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Citroen Cx103,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG151 ACV
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 99,490 miles

Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 97,599 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe repair (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 May 2024 97,591 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe repair (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 96,759 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Various oil leaks from engine and hydraulic suspension (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 96,759 miles

Central Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Fist Joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Various oil leaks from engine and hydraulic suspension (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 95,599 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 93,255 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 93,255 miles

Offside Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 91,414 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 87,873 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 83,888 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Oct 2016 81,577 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 81,577 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 78,829 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2014 73,884 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 73,780 miles

near side and off side front brake hoses perished

off side rear tyre becoming out of shape on inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2010 73,766 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 73,348 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 73,343 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

offside mirror cracked

Pass 14 Feb 2006 73,060 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 72,998 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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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G151 ACV is a 1989 Citroen Cx in Silver with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G151 ACV, 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 G151 ACV registered?

G151 ACV is a 1989 Citroen Cx, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G151 ACV safe to buy?

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