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E130 HLP

1988 Citroen Cx

Grey Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

152,317 mi
Last recorded152,317 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 1988 Citroen Cx104,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE130 HLP
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2020 152,317 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 149,342 miles

Nearside Outer sill rusty

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer sill rusty

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

under body rusty

Pass 2 Nov 2017 144,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion valance behind bumper (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Valance behind bumper (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Engine oil leak ()

all door skins slightly corroded

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Pass 17 Nov 2016 138,970 miles

o/s/f inner wing corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2016 138,940 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre inner sill (5.2.6)

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

LHM fluid and engine oil leaks

Corrosion by several body mounts

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.2.6)

Sills covered

The front inner wings are very corroded but not considered structural

The rear tyres are worn close to the legal limit

Pass 8 Oct 2015 133,134 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 133,134 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 128,916 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 125,623 miles

slight play in the offside front suspension leg fixings

Pass 20 Aug 2012 121,599 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 116,567 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake lingage on n/s/f stiff

Pass 17 Aug 2010 112,852 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 112,852 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 109,374 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 106,728 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 102,444 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 98,664 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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E130 HLP is a 1988 Citroen Cx in Grey with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 E130 HLP, 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.

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What year was E130 HLP registered?

E130 HLP is a 1988 Citroen Cx, first registered on 28 January 1988.

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