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C106 NRB

1985 Citroen Cx

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

72,225 mi
Last recorded72,225 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 1985 Citroen Cx76,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC106 NRB
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 72,225 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 72,222 miles

Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 71,612 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 71,591 miles

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

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 142,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rubber damaged (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 142,135 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rubber damaged (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 142,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 142,135 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 142,135 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 140,071 miles

Nearside Front Inner slight corrosion to inner sill

Nearside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner slight corrosion to inner sill

Offside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel.

Fail 9 Jul 2019 140,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner slight corrosion to inner sill

Nearside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner slight corrosion to inner sill

Offside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

insecure wiring under car.

parking brake lever has little reserve travel.

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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C106 NRB is a 1985 Citroen Cx in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 C106 NRB, 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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What year was C106 NRB registered?

C106 NRB is a 1985 Citroen Cx, first registered on 31 October 1985.

Is C106 NRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C106 NRB shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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