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PHU 583R

2005 Citroen Cx

Yellow Petrol 2347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

31,342 mi
Last recorded31,342 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHU 583R
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,347cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 31,342 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 31,334 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front wiring near wheel insecure

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015 30,683 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel greater freeplay when engine not running (2.2.A.1b)

hydro carbons near limit

Pass 23 Sep 2013 30,626 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 30,579 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has excessive free play between ball-pin and valve and separation is likely (2.3.5)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 29,069 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 29,069 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 May 2011 28,543 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 28,530 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

hand brake has alot of travel

n/s/f seat belt has slight damage

n/s/r foot brake reading a bit low

o/s head lamp chipped

Pass 29 Apr 2010 26,434 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 26,402 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 23,916 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 23,278 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 22,655 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2007 22,655 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 21,952 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 21,952 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front brake slight binding

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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PHU 583R is a 2005 Citroen Cx in Yellow with a 2,347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 PHU 583R, 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 21 years old, this Citroen Cx is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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PHU 583R is a 2005 Citroen Cx, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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