MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,172 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cross chassis (1.1.11 (c))
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))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drumstick (2.1.3 (b) (i))
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))
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))
Offside Front Upper inner wing slight corrosion
Offside Front brake hose retaining clip missing
all repaired areas undersealed appear ok
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
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was G288 YAC registered?
G288 YAC is a 1989 Citroen Cx, first registered on 30 August 1989.
Is G288 YAC safe to buy?
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