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C793 GVU

1986 Citroen Cx

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,070 mi
Last recorded62,070 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2012
Typical for 1986 Citroen Cx101,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC793 GVU
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2012 62,070 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2011 61,161 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 61,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 60,171 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 57,894 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 57,890 miles

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 53,188 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 49,937 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 49,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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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C793 GVU is a 1986 Citroen Cx in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 C793 GVU, 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 C793 GVU registered?

C793 GVU is a 1986 Citroen Cx, first registered on 28 January 1986.

Is C793 GVU safe to buy?

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