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E100 MBX

1988 Citroen Cx

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,183 mi
Last recorded82,183 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 1988 Citroen Cx104,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE100 MBX
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 82,183 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 81,560 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 81,060 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 81,057 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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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E100 MBX is a 1988 Citroen Cx in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Citroen Cx models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 104,340 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 E100 MBX, 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 38 years old, this Citroen Cx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E100 MBX registered?

E100 MBX is a 1988 Citroen Cx, first registered on 24 February 1988.

Is E100 MBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E100 MBX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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