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TUJ 297S

1977 Citroen Cx

Blue Lpg 2347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,212 mi
Last recorded43,212 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 1977 Citroen Cx23,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUJ 297S
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,347cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2014 43,212 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

N/S/F Tyre starting to wear on outer edge

O/S/F Tyre starting to wear on outer egdge

Pass 4 Sep 2013 42,766 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 42,766 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 42,681 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 40,082 miles

nearside front floor corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2010 25,068 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 25,068 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 13,219 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2009 13,219 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2008 1,858 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges and low on tread

Pass 27 Jul 2007 95,963 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 95,953 miles

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

Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 May 2006 92,018 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 91,941 miles

Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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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TUJ 297S is a 1977 Citroen Cx in Blue with a 2,347cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1977 Citroen Cx models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 23,610 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 TUJ 297S, 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 49 years old, this Citroen Cx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TUJ 297S is a 1977 Citroen Cx, first registered on 1 August 1977.

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