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79D1189

1979 Citroen Cx

Blue Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,644 mi
Last recorded94,644 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Citroen Cx58,787 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration79D1189
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 94,644 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 94,588 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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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79D1189 is a 1979 Citroen Cx in Blue with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Citroen Cx models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 58,787 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 79D1189, 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 47 years old, this Citroen Cx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 79D1189 registered?

79D1189 is a 1979 Citroen Cx, first registered on 1 January 1979.

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