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B553 PLR

1985 Citroen Cx

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

92,266 mi
Last recorded92,266 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 1985 Citroen Cx76,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB553 PLR
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 92,266 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 92,266 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 89,244 miles

dampness around both front struts

n/s/f door mirror missing

Fail 18 Aug 2021

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

dampness around both front struts

n/s/f door mirror missing

Pass 12 Jun 2020 87,007 miles

engine oil leak

o/s/r tyre heavily perished

slight exhaust leak

slight leak from o/s/f outer c.v. boot

Fail 11 Jun 2020 87,006 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension pipe leaking front to rear (5.3.5 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

o/s/r tyre heavily perished

slight exhaust leak

slight leak from o/s/f outer c.v. boot

Pass 18 Aug 2018 86,863 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 1 May 2014 86,829 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 86,795 miles

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

offside rear tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 19 Dec 2011 86,764 miles

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

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

nearside headlamp aim height on minimum

offside rear tyre wall starting to crack

Fail 18 Nov 2011 86,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

nearside front handbrake pivot requires adjusting, loose

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 30 Sep 2010 86,751 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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B553 PLR is a 1985 Citroen Cx in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 B553 PLR, 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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B553 PLR is a 1985 Citroen Cx, first registered on 24 May 1985.

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