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C17 CXT

1985 Citroen Cx

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,234 mi
Last recorded109,234 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 1985 Citroen Cx76,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 CXT
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 109,234 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine/fluid leak present (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower balljoint dust cover clip missing,

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv gaiter deteriorating (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear bench seat missing, seatbelts present!

Pass 6 Apr 2023 107,146 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS&OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 3 Apr 2023 107,146 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 7.3% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS&OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 21 Jan 2022 105,678 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 105,086 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 103,347 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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C17 CXT is a 1985 Citroen Cx in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 C17 CXT, 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 C17 CXT registered?

C17 CXT is a 1985 Citroen Cx, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C17 CXT safe to buy?

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