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B730 MVT

1984 Citroen Cx

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

88,646 mi
Last recorded88,646 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1984 Citroen Cx78,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB730 MVT
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2025 88,646 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 88,193 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 87,880 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 87,650 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 86,579 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 86,579 miles

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 85,579 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 85,579 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 85,578 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) does not face the front (1.1.A.3a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 85,309 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 84,985 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust mount rubbers perishing

off side front seal is corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed area

Pass 10 Jun 2011 84,383 miles

o/s inner sill at front corroried

Fail 9 Jun 2011 84,383 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s inner sill at front corroried

Pass 17 Mar 2010 83,908 miles

emissions high

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 83,141 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 81,915 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 May 2007 81,915 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2006 81,085 miles

middle and rear exhaust box have small holes †hand brake requires adjustment

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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B730 MVT is a 1984 Citroen Cx in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 B730 MVT, 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 B730 MVT registered?

B730 MVT is a 1984 Citroen Cx, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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