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Citroen CX MOT Results
68.8% pass rate
from 128 tests in 2021
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Failure rates by item
Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen CX is unusually good or bad.
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14% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
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7.8% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 7.8% fail on Headlamp aim (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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3.9% fail on
Headlamps
- 3.9% fail on Headlamp
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2.3% fail on
Direction indicators
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2.3% fail on
Flashing type
- 1.6% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.78% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.78% fail on Individual direction indicators
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2.3% fail on
Flashing type
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2.3% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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2.3% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 2.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
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2.3% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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2.3% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 1.6% fail on Battery(ies)
- 1.6% fail on Horn
- 1.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.78% fail on Stop lamp
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0.78% fail on
Mandatory tell-tales
- 0.78% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
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7.8% fail on
Headlamp aim
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13% fail on
Brakes
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11% fail on
Brake performance
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6.3% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 6.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
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5.5% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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5.5% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 3.1% fail on Service brake performance
- 2.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
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5.5% fail on
Rbt (sp)
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1.6% fail on
Parking brake performance
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1.6% fail on
Rbt
- 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance
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1.6% fail on
Rbt
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0.78% fail on
Service brake performance
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0.78% fail on
Rbt
- 0.78% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.78% fail on
Rbt
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6.3% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
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0.78% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.78% fail on Pedal
- 0.78% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 0.78% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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0.78% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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0.78% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 0.78% fail on Brake pads
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0.78% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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11% fail on
Brake performance
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10% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
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3.9% fail on
Transmission
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3.9% fail on
Drive shafts
(2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 3.9% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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3.9% fail on
Drive shafts
(2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Exhaust system
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1.6% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
- 1.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
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0.78% fail on
Sub-frame
- 0.78% fail on Sub-frame condition
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1.6% fail on
Body
(6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.78% fail on Body condition
- 0.78% fail on Other body component
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1.6% fail on
Doors
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0.78% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.78% fail on Door condition
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0.78% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.78% fail on Door condition
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0.78% fail on
Driver's door
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0.78% fail on
Chassis
- 0.78% fail on Chassis condition
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0.78% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.78% fail on Pipe
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0.78% fail on
Seats
- 0.78% fail on Driver's seat
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3.9% fail on
Transmission
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9.4% fail on
Suspension
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3.9% fail on
Air/gas/fluid suspension
(71 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Other components (156 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.78% fail on Suspension unit
- 0.78% fail on Levelling valve
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2.3% fail on
Suspension arms
- 1.6% fail on Ball joint
- 0.78% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 2.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
- 0.78% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.78% fail on Shock absorbers
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0.78% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.78% fail on Ball joint
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3.9% fail on
Air/gas/fluid suspension
(71 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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4.7% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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4.7% fail on
Seat belts
(190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 3.9% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.78% fail on Requirements
- 0.78% fail on Condition
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4.7% fail on
Seat belts
(190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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4.7% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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3.1% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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2.3% fail on
Spark ignition
- 2.3% fail on Non catalyst emissions
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0.78% fail on
Compression ignition
- 0.78% fail on Emissions not tested
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2.3% fail on
Spark ignition
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1.6% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.78% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
- 0.78% fail on Other leaks
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3.1% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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3.9% fail on
Visibility
- 2.3% fail on Washers
- 1.6% fail on Wipers
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0.78% fail on
View to rear
- 0.78% fail on Mirrors
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3.1% fail on
Steering
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1.6% fail on
Steering gear
- 1.6% fail on Steering rack
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1.6% fail on
Power steering
- 1.6% fail on Other components (10 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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0.78% fail on
Steering play
- 0.78% fail on Steering rack
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1.6% fail on
Steering gear
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0.78% fail on
Tyres
- 0.78% fail on Condition
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Citroen CX 1974 - 1991
Otherworldly ride comfort, effortless long distance cruising, roomy interior, head-turning looks