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D972 TWE

1987 Citroen Cx

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,750 mi
Last recorded122,750 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 1987 Citroen Cx112,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD972 TWE
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 122,750 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 122,742 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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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D972 TWE is a 1987 Citroen Cx in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D972 TWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D972 TWE registered?

D972 TWE is a 1987 Citroen Cx, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D972 TWE safe to buy?

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