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C547 CTA

1985 Citroen Cx

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

15,733 mi
Last recorded15,733 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 1985 Citroen Cx76,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC547 CTA
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 15,733 miles

fluid/damp underside lhm

n/s/f bottom ball joint nut incorrect one for vehicle

n/s/r bumper corner missing

o/s/f seat back slightly loose

rust outside prescribed area

some suspension pipes rusty

vehicle misfiring

Fail 24 Nov 2016 15,727 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort both rears (3.7.B.5a)

fluid/damp underside lhm

handbrake travel

rust outside prescribed area

some suspension pipes rusty

Fail 11 Sep 2015 15,699 miles

Centre Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking three pipes (2.4.D.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking return (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking too cylinder valve (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing 2 nuts (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) excessive play in steering colume (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

foot brake no reading as pipe leaking

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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C547 CTA is a 1985 Citroen Cx in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 C547 CTA, 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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C547 CTA is a 1985 Citroen Cx, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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