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C909 ULU

1985 Citroen Cx

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,936 mi
Last recorded125,936 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Citroen Cx76,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC909 ULU
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 125,936 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak s but not excessive

pipes corroded

suspension componets corroded

Pass 8 May 2024 125,433 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 114,044 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 May 2023 114,044 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Feb 2022 114,044 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 114,044 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 144,044 miles

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

vehicle underside has been undersealed

Pass 26 Mar 2019 114,055 miles

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

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 26 Mar 2019 114,055 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 19 Mar 2018 114,050 miles

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 14 Feb 2017 112,416 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 112,416 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 112,259 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 110,654 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 110,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 107,971 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 104,777 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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C909 ULU is a 1985 Citroen Cx in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 C909 ULU, 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 C909 ULU registered?

C909 ULU is a 1985 Citroen Cx, first registered on 5 December 1985.

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