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B273 EBL

1984 Citroen Cx

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,775 mi
Last recorded27,775 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2008
Typical for 1984 Citroen Cx78,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB273 EBL
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2008 27,775 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 27,775 miles

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

parking brake near end of travel

Pass 3 Nov 2006 13,866 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 13,866 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Service 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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B273 EBL is a 1984 Citroen Cx in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B273 EBL, 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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What year was B273 EBL registered?

B273 EBL is a 1984 Citroen Cx, first registered on 21 September 1984.

Is B273 EBL safe to buy?

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