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YHJ 358X

1982 Citroen Cx

Blue Petrol 2347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

12,344 mi
Last recorded12,344 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 1982 Citroen Cx58,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHJ 358X
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,347cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 12,344 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 11,983 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 7,310 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 7,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake lining wear indicator on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 3,740 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

slight leak from nearside front suspension leg

Fail 19 Apr 2018 3,734 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

slight leak from nearside front suspension leg

Fail 22 Mar 2018 3,698 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)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

slight leak from nearside front suspension leg

Pass 15 Mar 2017 42 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

front wiper smears slightly

Pass 14 Jul 2015 99,907 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

tyre sizes differ front to rear

Pass 16 Jul 2014 98,066 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

tyre sizes differ front to rear

Fail 14 Jul 2014 98,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 94,905 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 94,905 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 92,573 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyre valves cracking

battery is insecure

main beam tell tale dim

Fail 10 Jul 2012 92,572 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyre valves cracking

battery is insecure

main beam tell tale dim

Pass 22 May 2007 92,415 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 85,291 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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YHJ 358X is a 1982 Citroen Cx in Blue with a 2,347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1982 Citroen Cx models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 58,867 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 YHJ 358X, 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 44 years old, this Citroen Cx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YHJ 358X registered?

YHJ 358X is a 1982 Citroen Cx, first registered on 4 March 1982.

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