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G288 YAC

1989 Citroen Cx

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,172 mi
Last recorded137,172 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Citroen Cx103,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG288 YAC
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2026 137,172 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general under body corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2024 135,355 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 17 May 2023 127,949 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cross chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 May 2023 127,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle and offside rear (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cross chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 122,664 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drumstick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 122,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drumstick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 122,621 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 122,621 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2016 122,480 miles

Offside Front Upper inner wing slight corrosion

Offside Front brake hose retaining clip missing

all repaired areas undersealed appear ok

Fail 10 Oct 2016 122,421 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Inner sills repaired appear ok

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake hose clip retaining bracket missing

Offside Inner sill corroded just outside prescribed area

Pass 3 Dec 2014 118,059 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2014 118,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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G288 YAC is a 1989 Citroen Cx in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 G288 YAC, 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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G288 YAC is a 1989 Citroen Cx, first registered on 30 August 1989.

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