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H418 TGN

1990 Citroen Cx

Multi-colour Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

252,832 mi
Last recorded252,832 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 1990 Citroen Cx137,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH418 TGN
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1990
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2021 252,832 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier half of carrier plate missing (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested exhaust broken (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear. rear silencer detached (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sills, floor and B pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sills, floor and B pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin parking brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured engine bay (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

body badly corroded outside prescribed areas

Pass 21 Dec 2020 242,614 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 10 Dec 2020 242,610 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sphere mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 28 Nov 2019 233,089 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (7.1.1 (a) (i))

body corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2019 233,085 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (7.1.1 (a) (i))

body corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2018 213,998 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 194,187 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 194,187 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 173,261 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 284,142 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 284,136 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

parking brake cables worn

rear suspension level arm bolt sheared on nearside arm.

Pass 27 Nov 2014 281,607 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

wiper blade split on end

Fail 21 Nov 2014 281,565 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2013 265,551 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2013 265,551 miles

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2012 243,065 miles

Front Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

nearside rear chassis slightly corroded on top in front of rear tube

Pass 14 Nov 2011 221,133 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 221,133 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 198,411 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2009 179,680 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 153,762 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2007 130,767 miles

hand brake high

no rear seats fitted

o/s/f seat mount has rust hole in floor

oil leaks

Pass 21 Jul 2006 106,670 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Jul 2006 106,670 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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H418 TGN is a 1990 Citroen Cx in Multi-colour with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H418 TGN, 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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H418 TGN is a 1990 Citroen Cx, first registered on 24 September 1990.

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