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B121 GRD

1985 Citroen Cx

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,158 mi
Last recorded93,158 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 1985 Citroen Cx76,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB121 GRD
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 93,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake discs rusty

nearside rear and offside rear suspension units damp

rear brake pipes and hydrraulic pipes rusty

Fail 24 Dec 2015 93,158 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brakes discs rusty in poor condition

play in steering rack inner joints

slight brake judder on front brakes

wiper blade poor

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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B121 GRD is a 1985 Citroen Cx in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Citroen Cx models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 76,588 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 B121 GRD, 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 41 years old, this Citroen Cx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B121 GRD registered?

B121 GRD is a 1985 Citroen Cx, first registered on 1 February 1985.

Is B121 GRD safe to buy?

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