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B285 LKB

1984 Citroen Cx

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,017 mi
Last recorded97,017 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2014
Typical for 1984 Citroen Cx78,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB285 LKB
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2014 97,017 miles

brake pipes rusty

suspension pipes rusty

Pass 4 Sep 2013 97,012 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

play at both steerring rack inner joints

Fail 19 Aug 2013 97,012 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 95,321 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 93,048 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 88,393 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 88,248 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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B285 LKB is a 1984 Citroen Cx in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 B285 LKB, 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 B285 LKB registered?

B285 LKB is a 1984 Citroen Cx, first registered on 1 October 1984.

Is B285 LKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B285 LKB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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