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A1 RNB

1988 Citroen Cx

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,236 mi
Last recorded139,236 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Citroen Cx104,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 RNB
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Fail 1 May 2026 139,236 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 138,906 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front unidentified hydraulic pipes becoming corroded above the steering rack

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Park brake efficiency at 17%

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel free oplay occurs with the engine not running (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 138,906 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit rear area of the engine bay has exposed wiring (4.11 (c) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front unidentified hydraulic pipes becoming corroded above the steering rack

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel free oplay occurs with the engine not running (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 138,871 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2023 138,871 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 138,826 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 138,760 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 137,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front sphere stiff in operation

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front inner arch splash shield corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2021 137,857 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front sphere stiff in operation

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front inner arch splash shield corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2019 137,811 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit (4.11 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 136,251 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 136,248 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 135,524 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

fuel tank seam corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2015 135,524 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

fuel tank seam corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2014 133,167 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 133,158 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 132,886 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2010 132,785 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 129,415 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OUTER LOWER BODY SILL COVERS FITTED

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 129,078 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

OUTER LOWER BODY SILL COVERS FITTED

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 121,106 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 119,115 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2007 119,115 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 113,831 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

plastic sill covers fitted

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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A1 RNB is a 1988 Citroen Cx in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Citroen Cx models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 104,340 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 A1 RNB, 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 38 years old, this Citroen Cx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A1 RNB is a 1988 Citroen Cx, first registered on 27 January 1988.

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