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G189 BPL

1989 Citroen Cx

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

68,285 mi
Last recorded68,285 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Citroen Cx103,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG189 BPL
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 68,285 miles

Front Fuel hose from fuel filter perishing.

Pass 14 Nov 2024 68,181 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 67,883 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 67,588 miles

Parking brake efficiency requirement only just met. Investigation required.

Pass 1 Dec 2021 67,284 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 67,280 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 67,164 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 67,041 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 66,533 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 65,608 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 64,789 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 62,724 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 61,250 miles

handbrake travel slightly long

Pass 21 Dec 2013 60,774 miles

handbrake travel slightly long

nearside front strut slightly damp

Pass 21 Jan 2013 59,536 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 58,439 miles

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

lower engine mount split

slight oil leak from above sump

Pass 28 Jul 2010 57,619 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 56,368 miles

rear suspension hard

Pass 30 Jul 2008 55,197 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2008 55,197 miles

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

Hand brake lever holding very high

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2007 54,361 miles

Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

hand brake travel high

Pass 25 Jul 2006 51,370 miles

Front Fluid suspension accumulator partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear suspension getting hard

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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G189 BPL is a 1989 Citroen Cx in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 G189 BPL, 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

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What year was G189 BPL registered?

G189 BPL is a 1989 Citroen Cx, first registered on 31 August 1989.

Is G189 BPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G189 BPL shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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