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G797 YRF

1989 Citroen Cx

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,907 mi
Last recorded101,907 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 1989 Citroen Cx103,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG797 YRF
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 101,907 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 100,081 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 98,764 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 97,953 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 97,949 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 92,099 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 92,084 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 92,078 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

long travel on park brake

unable to check disc pads

Pass 9 Jun 2007 84,586 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 84,570 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 68,038 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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G797 YRF is a 1989 Citroen Cx in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G797 YRF, 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 G797 YRF registered?

G797 YRF is a 1989 Citroen Cx, first registered on 30 August 1989.

Is G797 YRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G797 YRF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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