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A881 OPU

1983 Citroen Cx

Red Petrol 2347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,459 mi
Last recorded99,459 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2010
Typical for 1983 Citroen Cx45,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA881 OPU
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,347cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2010 99,459 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 99,318 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 96,393 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 96,132 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Offside Front Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 86,725 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 79,519 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 79,519 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

nearside front tyre contaminated with oil inner side wall requires replacing

nearside rear door corroided requires replacing

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

parking brake requires adjusting

play in offside steering arms

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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A881 OPU is a 1983 Citroen Cx in Red with a 2,347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A881 OPU, 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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What year was A881 OPU registered?

A881 OPU is a 1983 Citroen Cx, first registered on 11 October 1983.

Is A881 OPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A881 OPU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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