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E401 UEP

1988 Citroen Cx

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,038 mi
Last recorded157,038 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2012
Typical for 1988 Citroen Cx104,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE401 UEP
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2012 157,038 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Pass 5 Sep 2011 154,910 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 152,399 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 152,396 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

slight play in nearside steering rack.

slight play in offside front hydro sususpension unit.

Pass 14 Aug 2009 148,377 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 143,956 miles

all brakes pipes in general coroding.

slight play in nearside of steering rack.

Fail 15 Sep 2008 143,953 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

all brakes pipes in general coroding.

slight play in nearside of steering rack.

Fail 16 Aug 2008 143,043 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

slight play in nearside of steering rack.

Pass 1 Sep 2007 138,930 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 138,653 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all rear brake pipes coroding.

slight play in nearside steering rack.

Pass 24 Jul 2006 132,793 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 132,751 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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E401 UEP is a 1988 Citroen Cx in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E401 UEP, 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 E401 UEP registered?

E401 UEP is a 1988 Citroen Cx, first registered on 15 February 1988.

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