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E537 HSL

1987 Citroen Cx

Black Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

57,945 mi
Last recorded57,945 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Citroen Cx112,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE537 HSL
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc
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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 57,945 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 55,786 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Oct 2022 55,718 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Aug 2021 54,667 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 54,116 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Aug 2020 54,116 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill jacking point, marked yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 53,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 53,299 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 52,114 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint pas/ fluid susspension dampness and possible leak (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 50,487 miles

Nearside rear cross member corroded to excess and holed not in a perscribed area

Nearside rear cross member corroded to excess and holed not in a perscribed area

Offside Rear crossmember corroded to excess and holed not in a perscribed area

Fail 9 Aug 2017 50,487 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside rear cross member corroded to excess and holed not in a perscribed area

Nearside rear cross member corroded to excess and holed not in a perscribed area

Offside Rear crossmember corroded to excess and holed not in a perscribed area

Pass 10 Aug 2016 48,265 miles

Front number plate cracked

Slight noise nearside rear whel bearing

Pass 8 Aug 2015 46,606 miles

Dampness around suspension pipes on front subframe

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 44,570 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear ns and os jacking points weak

Pass 4 Jul 2013 40,327 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 23,130 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 23,119 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 27,998 miles

Rear bumper mount is becoming corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2011 27,998 miles

Rear bumper mount is becoming corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 27,627 miles

Nearside front tyre is wearing on outer edge.Nearside rear brake slightly sticky.

Fail 5 Sep 2008 27,625 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Thereis a coolant leak beside radiator.The area beside the rear bumper is becoming rusty.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 27,625 miles

Thereis a coolant leak beside radiator.The area beside the rear bumper is becoming rusty.

Pass 4 Sep 2007 26,994 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 26,994 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 31 Aug 2006 26,237 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 26,237 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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E537 HSL is a 1987 Citroen Cx in Black with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 E537 HSL, 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 E537 HSL registered?

E537 HSL is a 1987 Citroen Cx, first registered on 26 August 1987.

Is E537 HSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E537 HSL shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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