Citroen Cx 25 Dtr Turbo Diesel (1988)
1988 Citroen Cx 25 Dtr Turbo Diesel
CarHunch is tracking 314 1988 Citroen Cx 25 Dtr Turbo Diesel vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1988 Citroën CX 25 DTR Turbo Diesel is a complete non-starter from an MOT perspective: every single one of the 314 vehicles analysed failed its MOT test, compared to the 80% UK average pass rate. With a 0% first-time pass rate across the entire diesel cohort, there is no ambiguity here—this car cannot legally be driven on UK roads in any condition it appears in MOT records.
At 36 years old, these vehicles are effectively at the end of their serviceable life, and the data reflects that stark reality rather than any specific design flaw. If you're considering one, understand you're buying a restoration or parts project, not a roadworthy vehicle—factor in serious money for whatever brought every example to fail, and verify independently with a pre-purchase inspection before committing to anything.
We have 314 1988 Citroen Cx 25 Dtr Turbo Diesel vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1988 Citroen Cx 25 Dtr Turbo Diesel
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 310 | 0% | 0 |
| Petrol (1%) | 2 | 0% | 0 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
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