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C894 GOO

1985 Citroen Cx

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,313 mi
Last recorded75,313 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 1985 Citroen Cx76,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC894 GOO
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 75,313 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 70,803 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 70,711 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 70,046 miles

all brake pipes and suspension pipes have been greased [making inspection difficult]

Fail 4 Mar 2009 69,971 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

all brake pipes and suspension pipes have been greased [making inspection difficult]

Pass 1 Feb 2008 69,870 miles

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

oil leak on engine signs of fluid from changing spheres

Pass 2 Feb 2007 67,654 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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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C894 GOO is a 1985 Citroen Cx in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C894 GOO, 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 C894 GOO registered?

C894 GOO is a 1985 Citroen Cx, first registered on 19 August 1985.

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The MOT history for C894 GOO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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