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LTF 51X

1981 Citroen Cx

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

96,559 mi
Last recorded96,559 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 1981 Citroen Cx63,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLTF 51X
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2016 96,559 miles

Fluid suspension leaking x4 leaks under car from around back of engine and offside centre floor and off side rear (2.4.D.2)

Fluid suspension leaking x4 leaks under car from around back of engine and offside centre floor and off side rear (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all near side lights (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam with near side indicator on (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam with near side indicator on (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam with near side indicator on (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end loose lock nut on hub (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Spare wheel insecure rim under bonnet (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis wheel is rubbing inside inner of wheel arch (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre perished and cuts in side wall

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing not check , wheel wont spin

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see (3.5.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

battery light on

yellow light on dash possible low brake fluid unknown light

Pass 18 Jul 2006 95,601 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 95,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both front ball joints boots split

n/s/f wing insucure

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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LTF 51X is a 1981 Citroen Cx in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 LTF 51X, 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 LTF 51X registered?

LTF 51X is a 1981 Citroen Cx, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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