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E50 CVO

1988 Citroen Cx

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

198,245 mi
Last recorded198,245 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2007
Typical for 1988 Citroen Cx104,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE50 CVO
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2007 198,245 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 198,244 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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E50 CVO is a 1988 Citroen Cx in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 E50 CVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E50 CVO registered?

E50 CVO is a 1988 Citroen Cx, first registered on 23 May 1988.

Is E50 CVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E50 CVO shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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