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A694 HBJ

1983 Citroen Cx

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,240 mi
Last recorded44,240 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 1983 Citroen Cx45,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA694 HBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 44,240 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

outer sills underseald unable to check

welding covered in underseal

Fail 6 Nov 2020 44,213 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure floor (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

outer sills underseald unable to check

Pass 21 Sep 2018 40,549 miles

Nearside Front door skin rusty

Nearside Front headlamp dim but light output not severly reduced

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear door skin rusty

Offside Front door skin rusty

Offside Front headlamp dim but light output not severly reduced

Offside Rear door skin rusty

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2016 33,563 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Outer both sills have covers/ coating

corrosion underside vehicle

Pass 6 May 2015 28,155 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 May 2015 28,124 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 325,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 325,944 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 318,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

all round body and doors beginning to rust

Pass 27 Apr 2009 318,635 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

all round body and doors beginning to rust

Pass 15 Mar 2008 8,263 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 96,554 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 93,404 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 71,039 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 71,034 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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A694 HBJ is a 1983 Citroen Cx in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1983 Citroen Cx models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 45,746 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 A694 HBJ, 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 43 years old, this Citroen Cx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A694 HBJ is a 1983 Citroen Cx, first registered on 30 December 1983.

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