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D288 CDD

1986 Citroen Cx

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

83,551 mi
Last recorded83,551 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 1986 Citroen Cx101,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD288 CDD
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 83,551 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 83,549 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid switch smoking (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Nov 2015 83,534 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 83,474 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 83,444 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 83,443 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 83,094 miles

Both front brake pipes starting to corrode.

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

hand brake recorded slightly low effort.

slight coolant leak.

Fail 30 Nov 2011 82,618 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 82,618 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 79,168 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 79,164 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 75,494 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2008 75,494 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 70,948 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 70,947 miles

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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D288 CDD is a 1986 Citroen Cx in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 D288 CDD, 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 D288 CDD registered?

D288 CDD is a 1986 Citroen Cx, first registered on 24 September 1986.

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