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SUG 71W

1981 Citroen Cx

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,932 mi
Last recorded87,932 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 1981 Citroen Cx63,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUG 71W
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 87,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 87,932 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Body component corroded and likely to cause injury DOOR PANEL (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Body component corroded and likely to cause injury DOOR PANEL (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Body component corroded and likely to cause injury DOOR PANEL (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 87,481 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 87,481 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure door sharpe edge (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Body insecure door sharpe edge (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Body not fully secure sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Body not fully secure sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body not fully secure valance (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 87,434 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel insecure door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel insecure door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel insecure door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 87,042 miles

Front valance corroded

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Nov 2017 87,038 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)

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

Front valance corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jan 2017 86,262 miles

bottom of doors corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2017 86,257 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

bottom of doors corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2015 85,753 miles

oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2015 85,749 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2014 84,633 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2014 84,630 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 84,604 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 84,598 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 84,578 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

play in rear radius arms

play in steering rack

suspension pipes slightly corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2011 84,578 miles

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

Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

play in rear radius arms

play in steering rack

suspension pipes slightly corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2010 80,640 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit lightly rubbing on other moving parts (2.4.D.1c)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2009 75,930 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 75,930 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 68,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Aug 2008 68,939 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Jun 2008 68,939 miles

Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (3.3.D.3b)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 68,914 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

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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SUG 71W is a 1981 Citroen Cx in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SUG 71W, 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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SUG 71W is a 1981 Citroen Cx, first registered on 1 February 1981.

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