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E721 TCV

1988 Citroen Cx

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,335 mi
Last recorded152,335 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2013
Typical for 1988 Citroen Cx104,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE721 TCV
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2013 152,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 192,574 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Head light pattern converters fitted at time of test, To flaten beam kick up on offside and nearside.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

parking brake did not lock out rollers at time of test.

Pass 9 Sep 2011 192,574 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Head light pattern converters fitted at time of test, To flaten beam kick up on offside and nearside.

parking brake did not lock out rollers at time of test.

Pass 29 Sep 2010 190,761 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 190,761 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively 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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E721 TCV is a 1988 Citroen Cx in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E721 TCV, 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 E721 TCV registered?

E721 TCV is a 1988 Citroen Cx, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E721 TCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E721 TCV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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