MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,912 miAbove average mileage for this year
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central rear centreseat not fitted at the time of the test
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)
Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
the centre row of rear seats not fitted at the time of the test
How Reliable is the Citroen Cx?
Based on 5,742 MOT tests across 786 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B242 OVT is a 1985 Citroen Cx in Gold with a 1,995cc 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 B242 OVT, 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 B242 OVT registered?
B242 OVT is a 1985 Citroen Cx, first registered on 13 March 1985.
Is B242 OVT safe to buy?
The MOT history for B242 OVT shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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