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E602 FPF

1987 Citroen Cx

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

147,576 mi
Last recorded147,576 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 1987 Citroen Cx112,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE602 FPF
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 147,576 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 147,567 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 147,052 miles

wipers slow

Fail 1 Feb 2013 147,052 miles

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

wipers slow

Pass 23 Jan 2012 144,579 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 144,571 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 144,544 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 140,064 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 134,499 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2007 134,496 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 125,566 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 125,565 miles

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

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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E602 FPF is a 1987 Citroen Cx in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 E602 FPF, 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 E602 FPF registered?

E602 FPF is a 1987 Citroen Cx, first registered on 2 November 1987.

Is E602 FPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E602 FPF shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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