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C430 XLO

1986 Citroen Cx

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,281 mi
Last recorded100,281 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 1986 Citroen Cx101,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC430 XLO
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2013 100,281 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 99,506 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 99,506 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 96,692 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 93,385 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 92,439 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Oct 2008 91,620 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2008 91,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 89,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 88,906 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2006 88,906 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2005 86,524 miles

down pipe weak & slightly blowing

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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C430 XLO is a 1986 Citroen Cx in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C430 XLO, 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 C430 XLO registered?

C430 XLO is a 1986 Citroen Cx, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C430 XLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C430 XLO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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