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E184 KCR

1988 Citroen Cx

White Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

95,682 mi
Last recorded95,682 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2024
Typical for 1988 Citroen Cx104,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE184 KCR
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2024 95,682 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside / Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside / Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slightly general corrosion

Fail 28 Dec 2024 95,682 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside / Offside (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside / Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slightly general corrosion

Pass 13 Mar 2020 95,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 95,674 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 95,346 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin holed and partially colapsed (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear and centre of both inner sills slightly corroded/weak

side walls of both rear tyres cracking

Fail 13 Sep 2016 95,346 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin holed and partially colapsed (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear and centre of both inner sills slightly corroded/weak

side walls of both rear tyres cracking

Fail 27 Aug 2016 95,316 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch to floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

fumes from exhaust

movement rear axle & radius arms

noise centre exhaust box

washers weak

Pass 26 May 2015 95,266 miles

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

o/s/r tyre side wall cracking

Fail 11 May 2015 95,265 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

o/s/r tyre side wall cracking

Pass 4 Jun 2013 94,771 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both front side, side light cover lens missing.

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 19 May 2011 92,603 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 92,012 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2010 89,174 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 88,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 86,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 84,076 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 80,667 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 77,220 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 77,218 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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E184 KCR is a 1988 Citroen Cx in White with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 E184 KCR, 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 E184 KCR registered?

E184 KCR is a 1988 Citroen Cx, first registered on 15 January 1988.

Is E184 KCR safe to buy?

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