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C741 VLS

1985 Citroen Cx

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

118,583 mi
Last recorded118,583 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Citroen Cx76,588 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC741 VLS
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2025 118,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine leaking onto exhaust manifold (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front subframe is covered in wet underseal

Pass 26 Jun 2024 117,848 miles

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

underbody completely covered in wet underseal

Fail 25 Jun 2024 117,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

underbody completely covered in wet underseal

Pass 11 Jul 2023 116,091 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2023 116,091 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 115,575 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 113,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 110,000 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 110,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both rear (5.2.3 (i))

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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C741 VLS is a 1985 Citroen Cx in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 C741 VLS, 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 C741 VLS registered?

C741 VLS is a 1985 Citroen Cx, first registered on 1 September 1985.

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