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G828 ARD

1990 Citroen Cx

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

187,017 mi
Last recorded187,017 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2014
Typical for 1990 Citroen Cx137,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG828 ARD
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2014 187,017 miles

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

front tyres worn inner edges

slight corrosion front inner sills

Pass 5 Aug 2013 185,306 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 182,048 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 182,041 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside & nearside front inner sills under car corroded

Offside & nearside front inner wheel arches corroded

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 176,966 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 23 Nov 2009 170,894 miles

nearside parking brake weak

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2009 170,894 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

nearside parking brake weak

Pass 12 Dec 2008 166,726 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 166,678 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 162,576 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 162,561 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 159,338 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 159,161 miles

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

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

bodywork under car corroded

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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G828 ARD is a 1990 Citroen Cx in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 G828 ARD, 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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What year was G828 ARD registered?

G828 ARD is a 1990 Citroen Cx, first registered on 27 March 1990.

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