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E993 KAD

1987 Citroen Cx

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

119,559 mi
Last recorded119,559 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Citroen Cx112,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE993 KAD
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 119,559 miles

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

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

under side of vehicle covered in under seal

Fail 1 Sep 2025 119,550 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

head lamps flickering

under side of vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 10 Jul 2024 118,620 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 118,141 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 118,141 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 117,802 miles

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

Parking brake lever has significant travel and may require adjustment or repair

Pass 18 Jan 2021 116,312 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 115,706 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under floor pan corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2019 115,705 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under floor pan corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2018 115,259 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 114,876 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2013 114,757 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 114,755 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2012 114,090 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2012 114,090 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2011 113,207 miles

Nearside Rear inner dis's slightly corroded.

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 112,783 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 112,498 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 112,101 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 110,611 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 109,662 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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E993 KAD is a 1987 Citroen Cx in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 E993 KAD, 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 E993 KAD registered?

E993 KAD is a 1987 Citroen Cx, first registered on 10 November 1987.

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The MOT history for E993 KAD shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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