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B784 LPC

1985 Citroen Cx

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2009
Tests5 (1 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate20%

Mileage

119,964 mi
Last recorded119,964 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2008
Typical for 1985 Citroen Cx76,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB784 LPC
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2008 119,964 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 119,950 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 15 Aug 2008

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2008 119,851 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 15 Jun 2007 119,841 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Battery insecure

rear discs rusty

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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B784 LPC is a 1985 Citroen Cx in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 20%.

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 B784 LPC, 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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B784 LPC is a 1985 Citroen Cx, first registered on 4 January 1985.

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