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A2 CXT

1987 Citroen Cx

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,474 mi
Last recorded74,474 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 1987 Citroen Cx112,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 CXT
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 74,474 miles

Oil leak

offside front nearside front and offside rear tyres cracking on outer walls

Fail 4 Aug 2015 74,473 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Oil leak

offside front nearside front and offside rear tyres cracking on outer walls

Pass 22 Jul 2014 74,337 miles

o/s/f suspension slightly stiff

o/s/f tyre age cracking

Pass 21 May 2013 73,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

left hand rear tyre worn to 2.0mm on inner shoulder

noted on jacking and lowering car rear arm bearings noisey

Fail 9 May 2013 73,295 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

left hand rear tyre worn to 2.0mm on inner shoulder

noted on jacking and lowering car rear arm bearings noisey

Pass 26 Sep 2011 77,392 miles

offside and nearside inner sill starting to corrode

Fail 8 Sep 2011 77,392 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside and nearside inner sill starting to corrode

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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A2 CXT is a 1987 Citroen Cx in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1987 Citroen Cx models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 112,516 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 A2 CXT, 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 39 years old, this Citroen Cx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A2 CXT registered?

A2 CXT is a 1987 Citroen Cx, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is A2 CXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 CXT shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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