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SFC 801T

1979 Citroen Cx

Silver Petrol 2347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,226 mi
Last recorded89,226 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2020
Typical for 1979 Citroen Cx58,787 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFC 801T
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,347cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2020 89,226 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 89,111 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 May 2016 88,630 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 88,509 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2013 88,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f outer cv boot split

Fail 1 May 2013 88,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f outer cv boot split

Pass 24 Apr 2012 87,282 miles

STORED CAR

Fail 30 Mar 2012 87,273 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

SPARE TYRE IS A 185/70TR14

TYRES WHERE MADE IN WEEK 45 IN THE YEAR 1995 AND THEY ARE PERISHED

Pass 4 Mar 2011 87,228 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 87,199 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 87,174 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2008 87,174 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 86,982 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 86,982 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 23 Aug 2006 86,974 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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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SFC 801T is a 1979 Citroen Cx in Silver with a 2,347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Citroen Cx models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 58,787 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 SFC 801T, 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 47 years old, this Citroen Cx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SFC 801T registered?

SFC 801T is a 1979 Citroen Cx, first registered on 13 February 1979.

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