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G401 LGN

1989 Citroen Cx

Silver Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,746 mi
Last recorded124,746 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2008
Typical for 1989 Citroen Cx103,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG401 LGN
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2008 124,746 miles

Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Jan 2008 124,746 miles

Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 122,644 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 May 2006 122,637 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Outer Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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G401 LGN is a 1989 Citroen Cx in Silver with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 G401 LGN, 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 G401 LGN registered?

G401 LGN is a 1989 Citroen Cx, first registered on 14 August 1989.

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