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UFC 872X

1981 Citroen Cx

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,777 mi
Last recorded34,777 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1981 Citroen Cx63,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFC 872X
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 34,777 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2024 34,681 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 34,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 34,541 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 34,378 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 34,378 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2011 32,203 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 29,994 miles

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

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

n/s front floor rusty

Pass 7 Apr 2009 25,713 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 25,674 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 25,674 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 91,171 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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UFC 872X is a 1981 Citroen Cx in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 UFC 872X, 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 UFC 872X registered?

UFC 872X is a 1981 Citroen Cx, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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