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FCR 700X

1981 Citroen Cx

Gold Petrol 2347cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

87,911 mi
Last recorded87,911 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1981 Citroen Cx63,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCR 700X
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,347cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 87,911 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 87,910 miles

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 84,451 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 84,443 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2025 84,244 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Hydraulic (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Main beam tell-tale not working

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 78,600 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 72,685 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 72,250 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 71,781 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 71,781 miles

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 70,761 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 70,714 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fluid suspension leaking front (2.4.D.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

rear fuel pipe perished to fuel filter

Pass 4 Feb 2015 70,552 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 67,400 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 67,393 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 64,543 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 63,644 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 63,642 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2010 63,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 63,316 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

excessive corrosion offside rear sill not in a perscribed area

extensive oil leaks from the engine

Fail 24 Oct 2008 63,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

excessive corrosion offside rear sill not in a perscribed area

extensive oil leaks from the engine

Pass 12 Sep 2007 55,018 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 53,265 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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FCR 700X is a 1981 Citroen Cx in Gold with a 2,347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FCR 700X, 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.

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What year was FCR 700X registered?

FCR 700X is a 1981 Citroen Cx, first registered on 7 August 1981.

Is FCR 700X safe to buy?

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