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D708 RTU

1987 Citroen Cx

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

177,994 mi
Last recorded177,994 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2012
Typical for 1987 Citroen Cx112,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD708 RTU
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2012 177,994 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion at nearside front inner wheelarch

large amounts of underseal covering many weld repair patches making inspection difficult

underseal hardened covering suspension and brake pipes underside-making inspection difficult

various wires hanging insecure and bare in vehicle

Fail 6 Feb 2012 177,985 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion at nearside front inner wheelarch

large amounts of underseal covering many weld repair patches making inspection difficult

underseal hardened covering suspension and brake pipes underside-making inspection difficult

various wires hanging insecure and bare in vehicle

sparkes noted at horn mount nearside front -when horn button activated

Pass 8 Feb 2011 177,535 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake pipes to rear compensator slightly rusty

many brake pipes especialy underside rear covered in bitumen type hard underseal making total inspection impossible

underside of vehicle repaired in various places and covered in bitumen type hard underseal making visual inspection impossible

Fail 25 Feb 2010 177,535 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

unable to make a full inspection of outer sills due to plastic side skirt

Pass 11 Mar 2009 174,171 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 174,166 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2005 162,445 miles

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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D708 RTU is a 1987 Citroen Cx in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1987 Citroen Cx models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 112,516 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 D708 RTU, 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 39 years old, this Citroen Cx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D708 RTU registered?

D708 RTU is a 1987 Citroen Cx, first registered on 22 January 1987.

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