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B249 KJB

1985 Citroen Cx

Gold Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

69,958 mi
Last recorded69,958 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1985 Citroen Cx76,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB249 KJB
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 69,958 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 69,707 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 69,701 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 67,791 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 67,192 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 66,629 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 66,026 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 65,533 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 65,054 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 64,319 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 63,634 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 May 2007 62,937 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 62,152 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 61,543 miles

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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B249 KJB is a 1985 Citroen Cx in Gold with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B249 KJB, 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 B249 KJB registered?

B249 KJB is a 1985 Citroen Cx, first registered on 1 July 1985.

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