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E243 ETF

1988 Citroen Cx

Gold Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,929 mi
Last recorded132,929 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 1988 Citroen Cx104,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE243 ETF
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 132,929 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 130,028 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 126,903 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 123,993 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 120,998 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 118,316 miles

Nearside Rear 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 25 Mar 2011 115,198 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 115,198 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 109,812 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 109,809 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 103,168 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2008 99,182 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 93,096 miles

this vehicle was failed on not having n/s/f o/s/f wing repeaters but reterned with a letter from citroen to say that the vehicle was built in 22/11/85 for Australia market batch of 10 so had to pass

Fail 22 Feb 2007 98,056 miles

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

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2006 87,717 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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E243 ETF is a 1988 Citroen Cx in Gold with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E243 ETF, 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 E243 ETF registered?

E243 ETF is a 1988 Citroen Cx, first registered on 1 February 1988.

Is E243 ETF safe to buy?

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