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C184 JGL

1985 Citroen Cx

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

13,966 mi
Last recorded13,966 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Citroen Cx76,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC184 JGL
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 13,966 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 12,466 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 11,868 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 11,025 miles

Headlight kick defectors fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Sep 2021 10,291 miles

Kick deflectors fitted to headlights

Pass 20 Oct 2020 108,663 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust section is corroded

all four tyres are perished and cracking

Pass 15 Oct 2019 108,651 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2019 108,651 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 108,172 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 108,172 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust rear section leaking

Parking brake 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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C184 JGL is a 1985 Citroen Cx in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 C184 JGL, 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 C184 JGL registered?

C184 JGL is a 1985 Citroen Cx, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C184 JGL safe to buy?

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