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C2 CXT

1986 Citroen Cx

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

98,332 mi
Last recorded98,332 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Citroen Cx101,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 CXT
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 98,332 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front wiper motor slow but still clears

Fail 22 Sep 2025 98,206 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front wiper motor slow but still clears

Pass 26 Sep 2024 97,076 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front wiper motor slow but still clears

Fail 26 Sep 2024 97,076 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front wiper motor slow but still clears

Pass 21 Sep 2023 94,263 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 117,831 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 91,404 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 90,164 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 90,164 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 90,092 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 88,066 miles

front wipers appear slow

Nearside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing (1.1.15 (a))

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2018 87,186 miles

Oil leak ()

front wiper appear slow

Fail 20 Mar 2018 87,184 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak ()

front wiper appear slow

Pass 28 Mar 2017 86,634 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Apr 2016 86,457 miles

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 1 Apr 2015 86,137 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 85,626 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 85,010 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 84,476 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 83,879 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 83,154 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 82,577 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 81,422 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 81,422 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 80,556 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Apr 2007 80,556 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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C2 CXT is a 1986 Citroen Cx in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 C2 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 40 years old, this Citroen Cx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C2 CXT registered?

C2 CXT is a 1986 Citroen Cx, first registered on 8 August 1986.

Is C2 CXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C2 CXT shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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