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D255 YCH

1987 Citroen Cx

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

33,298 mi
Last recorded33,298 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 1987 Citroen Cx112,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD255 YCH
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 33,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake discs corroded on inner face

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 24 Oct 2019 32,983 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 32,336 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 32,256 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 32,251 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill end cap (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill to floor (5.2.6)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill end cap (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 31,047 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 29,373 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 29,333 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 28,008 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 27,881 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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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D255 YCH is a 1987 Citroen Cx in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1987 Citroen Cx models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 112,516 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 D255 YCH, 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 39 years old, this Citroen Cx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D255 YCH registered?

D255 YCH is a 1987 Citroen Cx, first registered on 23 February 1987.

Is D255 YCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D255 YCH shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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