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G696 YLM

1990 Citroen Cx

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

144,283 mi
Last recorded144,283 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 1990 Citroen Cx137,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG696 YLM
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 144,283 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 142,279 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced by jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill by jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 140,841 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 137,997 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 137,997 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 135,347 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 13,332 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged wiring frayed (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged wiring chafed through (3.4.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 132,104 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 132,104 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end by jacking point (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end by jacking point (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front hole and corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch. outside prescribed areas

Offside Front hole in drivers floor. outside prescribed areas

Pass 7 Dec 2015 129,229 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 125,743 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 125,708 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre cracked and aged

Pass 2 Sep 2013 121,132 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 121,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 118,991 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 118,970 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 118,970 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 118,970 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 118,970 miles

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

Oil leak

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 117,760 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2008 116,247 miles

Battery insecure

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2008 116,247 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Battery insecure

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 115,265 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 113,992 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2006 113,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

rear seats folded down

Pass 28 Nov 2005 111,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under body starting to rust

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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G696 YLM is a 1990 Citroen Cx in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1990 Citroen Cx models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 137,980 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 G696 YLM, 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 36 years old, this Citroen Cx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G696 YLM is a 1990 Citroen Cx, first registered on 26 February 1990.

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