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FPD 866V

1979 Citroen Cx

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,656 mi
Last recorded73,656 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 1979 Citroen Cx58,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPD 866V
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 73,656 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

acceralator anti slip missing

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

front bumper slightly corroded

slight fluid weep from suspension pipes

Fail 26 Jun 2015 73,491 miles

Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 66,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 66,618 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 66,602 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 59,796 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both inner and outer sills corroded not holed

Pass 3 Sep 2012 52,376 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 46,539 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 46,539 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 42,346 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 31,970 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 27,688 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 20,697 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 20,697 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 May 2005 12,525 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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FPD 866V is a 1979 Citroen Cx in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FPD 866V, 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.

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What year was FPD 866V registered?

FPD 866V is a 1979 Citroen Cx, first registered on 1 June 1979.

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