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C311 NAN

1985 Citroen Cx

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

172,566 mi
Last recorded172,566 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Citroen Cx76,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC311 NAN
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 172,566 miles

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive levelling valve (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 172,417 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Pass 31 Aug 2023 170,738 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 170,736 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2022 169,992 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 169,351 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 167,995 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 167,990 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective locking nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2019 167,868 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 167,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 167,489 miles

both sills corroded

covers & shields fitted

floor corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2017 167,428 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front floors showing corrosion

o/s/r inner wheel arch inside door shut showing corrosion

outer sills covered by trim

rear suspension mounting bushes showing deterioration

rear tyres showing deterioration

Pass 8 Jun 2016 167,384 miles

both rear tyres perished

both sills corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2015 167,377 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both sills / sub frames corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Feb 2014 166,039 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all prescribed areas slightly corroded

both rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Mar 2013 164,223 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

all prescribed areas corroded

front tyres perished

Pass 17 Feb 2012 162,174 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both sills slightly corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2011 159,818 miles

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

both front steering / suspension has slight play.

both inner sills slightly corroded

both rear chassis slightly corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2010 157,716 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake travel high

Fail 18 Feb 2010 157,716 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake travel high

Pass 9 Feb 2009 155,739 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 153,409 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 151,605 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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C311 NAN is a 1985 Citroen Cx in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 C311 NAN, 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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C311 NAN is a 1985 Citroen Cx, first registered on 17 December 1985.

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