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E787 JJN

1987 Citroen Cx

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

89,612 mi
Last recorded89,612 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Citroen Cx112,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE787 JJN
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 89,612 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 89,233 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 89,231 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 89,229 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 89,228 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 89,177 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 88,856 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 88,845 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 87,560 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 85,681 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 May 2014 85,681 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 May 2013 82,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 82,233 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 82,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside driveshaft boot damp

Pass 7 May 2011 80,913 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake hoses perished

Pass 9 May 2010 80,275 miles

front flexi hoses cracking

Pass 26 Jan 2009 79,304 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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E787 JJN is a 1987 Citroen Cx in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 E787 JJN, 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 E787 JJN registered?

E787 JJN is a 1987 Citroen Cx, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E787 JJN safe to buy?

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