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GWX 171T

1979 Citroen Cx

White Petrol 2347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,495 mi
Last recorded59,495 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 1979 Citroen Cx58,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWX 171T
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,347cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 3 Jul 2024 59,495 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 56,543 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 55,336 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 54,268 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 52,635 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 51,212 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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GWX 171T is a 1979 Citroen Cx in White with a 2,347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GWX 171T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GWX 171T?

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What year was GWX 171T registered?

GWX 171T is a 1979 Citroen Cx, first registered on 25 May 1979.

Is GWX 171T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GWX 171T shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GWX 171T have outstanding finance?

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