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A715 TMB

1983 Citroen Cx

Gold Petrol 2347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

54,993 mi
Last recorded54,993 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 1983 Citroen Cx45,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA715 TMB
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,347cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 54,993 miles

Nearside Front indicator lamp damaged

Offside Rear Inner sill holed

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

battery tray holed

hand brake travel

Fail 31 Aug 2023 54,993 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front indicator lamp damaged

Offside Rear Inner sill holed

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

battery tray holed

hand brake travel

Pass 24 Aug 2022 54,103 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear + n/s front ()

n/s front indicator lens damaged

slight h/brake travel

Pass 3 Aug 2021 51,945 miles

Nearside floor holed

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

both front inner sills holed

both rear inner sills holed

hand brake travel

Fail 20 Jul 2021 51,791 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety sphere area (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside floor holed

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

both front inner sills holed

both rear inner sills holed

hand brake travel

wiper not fully tested

Pass 24 Jul 2020 51,065 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear most cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s/r. seatbelt missing.

Fail 24 Jul 2020 51,065 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear most cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s/r. seatbelt missing.

Pass 14 Aug 2019 50,648 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

handbrake lever has excessive free travel.

windscreen wiper arm worn.

Fail 13 Aug 2019 50,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

handbrake lever has excessive free travel.

windscreen wiper arm worn.

Pass 3 Aug 2018 50,373 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 50,370 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 49,479 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside inner and outer seal is corroded

Offside Front seal, poor repair

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fluid leak at front of vehicle

fuel tank slightly damp

Fail 16 Aug 2017 49,476 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside inner and outer seal is corroded

Offside Front seal, poor repair

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fluid leak at front of vehicle

fuel tank slightly damp

Pass 9 Aug 2016 48,074 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 48,073 miles

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 47,955 miles

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

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 47,860 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 47,577 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 47,577 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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A715 TMB is a 1983 Citroen Cx in Gold with a 2,347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 A715 TMB, 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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A715 TMB is a 1983 Citroen Cx, first registered on 11 November 1983.

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