MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,212 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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)
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)
nearside front floor corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
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
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
both front tyres wearing on edges and low on tread
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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