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B301 EBL

1984 Citroen Cx

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

155,696 mi
Last recorded155,696 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2022
Typical for 1984 Citroen Cx78,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB301 EBL
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2022 155,696 miles

General under-body corrosion

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 155,407 miles

General under-body corrosion

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Oct 2020 154,602 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 154,602 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2019 153,948 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 152,516 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 152,300 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 151,946 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 151,946 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2014 151,543 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 149,286 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 146,934 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 143,909 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 141,450 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 137,990 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 137,990 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

major engine oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2007 133,178 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 133,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Outer Rear Lower Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak slightly.

Pass 25 Jul 2006 128,412 miles

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

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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B301 EBL is a 1984 Citroen Cx in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 B301 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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B301 EBL is a 1984 Citroen Cx, first registered on 9 November 1984.

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