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C156 HPP

1986 Citroen Cx

Red Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,045 mi
Last recorded66,045 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2010
Typical for 1986 Citroen Cx101,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC156 HPP
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2010 66,045 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 66,045 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 64,809 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 62,898 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear bumper mounting brackets corroding both n/s & o/s outer

Pass 17 Aug 2007 61,381 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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C156 HPP is a 1986 Citroen Cx in Red with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1986 Citroen Cx models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 101,923 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 C156 HPP, 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 40 years old, this Citroen Cx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C156 HPP registered?

C156 HPP is a 1986 Citroen Cx, first registered on 29 April 1986.

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