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C778 SPB

1985 Citroen Cx

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

47,096 mi
Last recorded47,096 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 1985 Citroen Cx76,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC778 SPB
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2024 47,096 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis mount broken (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability sub frame (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component likely to fail arm bearing (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Dec 2022 40,322 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2022 40,322 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high emission failed (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 40,103 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 34,075 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 31,761 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 26,032 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 17,006 miles

Offside sill showing corrosion

Fail 1 Aug 2018 17,006 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside sill showing corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2017 9,758 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 9,758 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 9,698 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 4,308 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 4,304 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 98,958 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 93,669 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 90,682 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 90,680 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 82,465 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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C778 SPB is a 1985 Citroen Cx in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 C778 SPB, 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 C778 SPB registered?

C778 SPB is a 1985 Citroen Cx, first registered on 29 November 1985.

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