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C874 MGF

1986 Citroen Cx

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,477 mi
Last recorded59,477 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2013
Typical for 1986 Citroen Cx101,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC874 MGF
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2013 59,477 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 59,009 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 59,009 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 56,826 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 56,826 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 55,174 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 55,174 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 54,917 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 53,963 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 53,963 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 52,156 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2007 52,158 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 50,849 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 50,849 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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C874 MGF is a 1986 Citroen Cx in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C874 MGF, 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 C874 MGF registered?

C874 MGF is a 1986 Citroen Cx, first registered on 26 June 1986.

Is C874 MGF safe to buy?

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