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BVA 864V

1979 Citroen Cx

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,281 mi
Last recorded77,281 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 Citroen Cx58,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVA 864V
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2019 77,281 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front and rear suspension pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 77,152 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 77,152 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 76,592 miles

minor corrosion to rear exhaust

Fail 10 Oct 2016 76,592 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

minor corrosion to rear exhaust

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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BVA 864V is a 1979 Citroen Cx in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BVA 864V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BVA 864V?

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What year was BVA 864V registered?

BVA 864V is a 1979 Citroen Cx, first registered on 1 November 1979.

Is BVA 864V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BVA 864V shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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