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C438 NYJ

1985 Citroen Cx

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,521 mi
Last recorded88,521 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 1985 Citroen Cx76,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC438 NYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 88,521 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 82,148 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 78,236 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 78,236 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 67,899 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 59,985 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 57,264 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 51,952 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2008 49,955 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2008 49,955 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 46,560 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 46,431 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 42,804 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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C438 NYJ is a 1985 Citroen Cx in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 C438 NYJ, 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 C438 NYJ registered?

C438 NYJ is a 1985 Citroen Cx, first registered on 9 September 1985.

Is C438 NYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C438 NYJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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