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A534 BTF

1984 Citroen Cx

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,110 mi
Last recorded54,110 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 1984 Citroen Cx78,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA534 BTF
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 54,110 miles

previous welding repairs carried out

Pass 26 Aug 2016 53,618 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2015 53,546 miles

both front headlamp reflectors corroded

nearside front tyre outer wall splitting and perrishing

no rear seat belts

Fail 1 May 2015 53,530 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both front headlamp reflectors corroded

nearside front tyre outer wall splitting and perrishing

no rear seat belts

Pass 11 Apr 2014 52,676 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 52,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH.

Pass 27 Jun 2012 52,482 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 52,463 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 52,463 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 50,553 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 50,553 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 49,716 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 49,707 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

corrosion at back of n/s/rear bumper end cap.

Pass 11 May 2007 49,048 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 49,048 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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A534 BTF is a 1984 Citroen Cx in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1984 Citroen Cx models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 78,946 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 A534 BTF, 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 42 years old, this Citroen Cx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A534 BTF is a 1984 Citroen Cx, first registered on 30 April 1984.

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