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E510 AKN

1988 Citroen Cx

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

175,321 mi
Last recorded175,321 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 1988 Citroen Cx104,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE510 AKN
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 175,321 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 175,724 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake pipes greased

battery light on dash

unable to view front brake pads

Pass 27 May 2011 175,248 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 175,234 miles

o/s/r boot floor corroded

rear bumper bar mountings corroded

rear side longdetudenals corroded.

Pass 25 May 2007 174,224 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 174,109 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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E510 AKN is a 1988 Citroen Cx in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E510 AKN, 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 E510 AKN registered?

E510 AKN is a 1988 Citroen Cx, first registered on 8 July 1988.

Is E510 AKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E510 AKN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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