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CXI 147

1986 Citroen Cx

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,323 mi
Last recorded95,323 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 1986 Citroen Cx101,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCXI 147
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 95,323 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside and Offside rear outer sills corroded not within a prescribed area

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Dec 2020 95,032 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 93,603 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 93,602 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch & floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2009 92,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 92,674 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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CXI 147 is a 1986 Citroen Cx in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 CXI 147, 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 CXI 147 registered?

CXI 147 is a 1986 Citroen Cx, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is CXI 147 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CXI 147 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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