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BGJ 258X

1981 Citroen Cx

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,889 mi
Last recorded36,889 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2008
Typical for 1981 Citroen Cx63,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGJ 258X
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2008 36,889 miles

Handbrake near limit of travel

Fail 13 Oct 2008 36,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Gas suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Handbrake near limit of travel

Pass 9 Oct 2007 35,410 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 35,410 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 24 Oct 2006 34,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

rear brakes require adjustment

Pass 24 Oct 2006 34,990 miles

Oil leak

rear brakes require adjustment

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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BGJ 258X is a 1981 Citroen Cx in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Citroen Cx models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 63,316 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 BGJ 258X, 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 45 years old, this Citroen Cx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BGJ 258X registered?

BGJ 258X is a 1981 Citroen Cx, first registered on 4 August 1981.

Is BGJ 258X safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGJ 258X shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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