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BX05 AVN

2005 Citroen Cx

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,190 mi
Last recorded42,190 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 AVN
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 42,190 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2019 429,184 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 415,046 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 395,884 miles

Nearside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 395,876 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 375,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer edge worn

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

slight oil leak around engine/gearbox area

Pass 1 Oct 2015 353,301 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 335,872 miles

slight oil leak around engine area

Pass 20 Oct 2006 44,455 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both wiper blades split on the ends but still clearing windscreen

Pass 21 Oct 2005 7,062 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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BX05 AVN is a 2005 Citroen Cx in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BX05 AVN, 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 21 years old, this Citroen Cx is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BX05 AVN is a 2005 Citroen Cx, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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