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YGJ 787S

1977 Citroen Cx

Blue Petrol 2347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

26,073 mi
Last recorded26,073 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 1977 Citroen Cx23,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGJ 787S
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,347cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 26,073 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2016 26,073 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door piller (6.1.B.2)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2015 23,610 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 23,609 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 19,242 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2014 19,242 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2013 17,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 16,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2010 16,036 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

High pressure pump belt loose.

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Slight leak from hydaulic regulator.

Small cracks in nearside rear tyre wall.

Pass 31 Mar 2010 16,036 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

High pressure pump belt loose.

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Slight leak from hydaulic regulator.

Small cracks in nearside rear tyre wall.

Pass 1 Apr 2009 13,343 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 7,840 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to o/s rear floor

Fail 14 Mar 2007 3,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s rear floor rusty

Pass 14 Mar 2007 3,205 miles

Oil leak

o/s rear floor rusty

Fail 15 Mar 2006 98,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 98,424 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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YGJ 787S is a 1977 Citroen Cx in Blue with a 2,347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YGJ 787S, 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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What year was YGJ 787S registered?

YGJ 787S is a 1977 Citroen Cx, first registered on 10 November 1977.

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