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E705 CGN

1988 Citroen Cx

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,821 mi
Last recorded143,821 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2008
Typical for 1988 Citroen Cx104,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE705 CGN
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2008 143,821 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

hole in off side sill end underside

slight play nearside rack end

some freeply in front suspension joints

Fail 6 Dec 2008 143,821 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

hole in off side sill end underside

slight play nearside rack end

some freeply in front suspension joints

Pass 17 Dec 2007 139,831 miles

suspension resevoir slight leak exhaust manifold bolt missing

Fail 17 Dec 2007 139,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

suspension resevoir slight leak exhaust manifold bolt missing

Pass 5 Jan 2007 135,677 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 128,450 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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E705 CGN is a 1988 Citroen Cx in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E705 CGN, 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 E705 CGN registered?

E705 CGN is a 1988 Citroen Cx, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E705 CGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E705 CGN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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