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G872 VFK

1990 Citroen Cx

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,394 mi
Last recorded115,394 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Citroen Cx137,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG872 VFK
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 115,394 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 115,351 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension levelling valve leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 114,262 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front handbrake cable verey close to road wheel.

Offside Front steering rack gaitor insecure.

Rear rear suspension valve has slight leak.

both outer cv boots perished.

Pass 8 Nov 2023 113,870 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes have been undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 14 Nov 2022 112,717 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 112,688 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

slight wear in steering rack

unable to check offside front wheel bearing due to binding brake

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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G872 VFK is a 1990 Citroen Cx in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G872 VFK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G872 VFK registered?

G872 VFK is a 1990 Citroen Cx, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G872 VFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for G872 VFK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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