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G25 UFO

1989 Citroen Cx

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

97,911 mi
Last recorded97,911 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Citroen Cx103,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG25 UFO
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 97,911 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 90,322 miles

Offside Front WHEEL ARCH MUD GUARD CORROSION -HOLED

Offside Rear Lower UNDER SILL CORRSION

Pass 13 Jun 2022 88,886 miles

Nearside Rear mist leak in tail pipe

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin-holes (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 87,187 miles

Offside AXLE ONE PARKING BRAKE LOW EFFORT -NEED LEVER ADJUSTMENT

Pass 21 Jul 2020 82,702 miles

underside of vehicle and chassis corroded but not excessive

Fail 20 Jul 2020 82,702 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 82,666 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 82,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 81,143 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 81,136 miles

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2017 80,221 miles

light corrosion at rear member

Pass 12 Oct 2016 79,201 miles

n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded (non structural)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 73,522 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 73,514 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 72,930 miles

0/s park brake pads worn

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

rear chassis weld repairs undersealed

sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2014 72,929 miles

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

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

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

parking brake ( front ) pads appear to be wearing thin

plastic sill covers fitted

rear chassis assembly welded repaired, covered in underseal and appear sound

Pass 5 Feb 2014 69,418 miles

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

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

rear suspension subframe assembly repairs covered in underseal - appear sound

slight play in gearlinkage ( viewed under spare wheel in engine bay}

Pass 2 Oct 2012 67,711 miles

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

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

o/s inner sill has some corrosion

o/s/f wheel arch has some corrosion

Fail 24 Sep 2012 67,632 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f inner wheel arch and o/s inner sill have some corrosion

Fail 10 Sep 2012 67,473 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r chassis rail has some corrosion around suspension mounting point area

o/s/f inner wheel arch and o/s inner sill have some corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2011 66,450 miles

chips in screen

general corrosion to underside/chassis/inner sills

handbrake travel

Pass 6 Aug 2010 66,388 miles

corrosion to chassis & inner sills

handbrake travel

o/s headlamp poor

Fail 22 Jun 2010 66,387 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion to both sides rear chassis & inner sills

handbrake travel long

o/s headlamp aim poor

Pass 18 Sep 2008 64,057 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 64,057 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 60,693 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 60,680 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 60,090 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 59,320 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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G25 UFO is a 1989 Citroen Cx in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 G25 UFO, 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 G25 UFO registered?

G25 UFO is a 1989 Citroen Cx, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G25 UFO safe to buy?

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