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C227 WRE

1986 Citroen Cx

Blue Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,874 mi
Last recorded47,874 miles
Recorded on8 May 2010
Typical for 1986 Citroen Cx101,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC227 WRE
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2010 47,874 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 46,156 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 45,641 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 44,757 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 43,451 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 43,451 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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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C227 WRE is a 1986 Citroen Cx in Blue with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C227 WRE, 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 C227 WRE registered?

C227 WRE is a 1986 Citroen Cx, first registered on 17 March 1986.

Is C227 WRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C227 WRE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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