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E300 GJF

1987 Citroen Cx

Purple Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2023
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

176,230 mi
Last recorded176,230 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 1987 Citroen Cx112,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE300 GJF
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1987
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 176,230 miles

Central Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various Metal pipes rusted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 176,229 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative All Lamp don't work as switch faulty (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking Excessive leakage (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Driver's seat moving inadvertently Driver back rest worn (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various Metal pipes rusted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 171,991 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 171,990 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 168,477 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 168,477 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 166,444 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 163,758 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 163,758 miles

Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 157,245 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 157,245 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 May 2016 148,013 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 147,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 210/55/390 91v (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 139,042 miles

corrosion to floor to sill area o/s/front

Fail 12 Jun 2015 139,042 miles

Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

corrosion to floor to sill area o/s/front

Pass 23 May 2014 130,173 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 130,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre wall cracking

Pass 13 Jun 2013 127,750 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 126,037 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2012 125,925 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 124,377 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 120,476 miles

brake and suspension pipes corroded

handbrake travel high

n/s/f and o/s/f brake flexis cracked

n/s/r tyre tread low

o/s/r brake efficiency low

play in steering rack

slight exhaust leak mid section joint

windscreen damage o/s

Pass 24 Feb 2009 116,740 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 116,641 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake hoses cracking

Pass 28 Jan 2008 113,307 miles

n/s headlamp pattern poor

steering rack outer joints worn

unevan tyre wear o/s/f

Fail 26 Jan 2008 113,307 miles

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

unevan tyre wear o/s/f

n/s headlamp pattern poor

steering rack outer joints worn

Pass 27 Nov 2006 107,880 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 107,852 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 105,822 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 105,799 miles

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

Nearside Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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E300 GJF is a 1987 Citroen Cx in Purple with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1987 Citroen Cx models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 112,516 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 E300 GJF, 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 39 years old, this Citroen Cx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E300 GJF registered?

E300 GJF is a 1987 Citroen Cx, first registered on 24 November 1987.

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