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XFZ 8772

1985 Citroen Cx

Gold Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,665 mi
Last recorded86,665 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Citroen Cx76,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFZ 8772
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 86,665 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 86,601 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 86,550 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 86,503 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 86,503 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 86,479 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 86,479 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 86,145 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 85,598 miles

suspesion unit has slight leak

Pass 20 Apr 2018 84,991 miles

Nearside Front suspension unit has slight leak

Pass 8 May 2017 84,318 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight seepage of suspension fluid from nearside front suspension unit

wiring in engine bay is untidy

Fail 28 Apr 2017 84,259 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight seepage of suspension fluid from nearside front suspension unit

wiring in engine bay is untidy

Pass 19 May 2016 83,276 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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XFZ 8772 is a 1985 Citroen Cx in Gold with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1985 Citroen Cx models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 76,588 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 XFZ 8772, 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 41 years old, this Citroen Cx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XFZ 8772 registered?

XFZ 8772 is a 1985 Citroen Cx, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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The MOT history for XFZ 8772 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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