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UPO 790T

1979 Citroen Cx

Green Petrol 2347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

80,636 mi
Last recorded80,636 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 1979 Citroen Cx58,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPO 790T
MakeCitroen
ModelCx
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,347cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 80,636 miles

Central Front Lower Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all lines covered in thick coating of under sealant (1.1.11 (c))

Lower vehicle has thick underseal applied

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 28 Jul 2017 76,284 miles

Offside Front Inner slight play ball joint

all hydraulic lines greased

general underbody surface corrosion

Fail 24 Nov 2016 76,228 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

corrosion on body and underside

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside sill corroded

Rear exhaust tail pipe corroded and blowing

all brake pipes coated and greased

Pass 27 Nov 2015 74,083 miles

Offside Outer sill corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2015 74,060 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake and suspension pipes greased

offside front glass insecure

offside front outer sill corroded

offside front tyre worn on edge

slight exhaust blow at rear

Pass 11 Aug 2014 71,857 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 70,134 miles

under side of vehicle is coated in underseal/wax oil making inspection of brake pipes and certain aspects of suspension difficult

Fail 30 Jul 2013 70,114 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

it was not possible to inspect the brake pads due to removal of wheels required

most brake pipes corroded

offside front lens wet (inside)

underside difficult to inspect due to amount of sealant applied to underside

Pass 1 Oct 2012 66,116 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 66,116 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 62,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 62,915 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 62,915 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 59,301 miles

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

some brake and suspension pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2008 55,536 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 45,518 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 45,504 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2007 45,468 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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UPO 790T is a 1979 Citroen Cx in Green with a 2,347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 UPO 790T, 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

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What year was UPO 790T registered?

UPO 790T is a 1979 Citroen Cx, first registered on 1 January 1979.

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