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FVL 608X

1981 Citroen Cx

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,967 mi
Last recorded53,967 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 1981 Citroen Cx63,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVL 608X
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 53,967 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 53,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned kick up to right (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible kick up to right (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 53,780 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 53,780 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 53,641 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both no roughness (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear body slight damaged

Oil leak ()

under side of vehical very muddy

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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FVL 608X is a 1981 Citroen Cx in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FVL 608X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FVL 608X registered?

FVL 608X is a 1981 Citroen Cx, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is FVL 608X safe to buy?

The MOT history for FVL 608X shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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