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1985 Citroen CX 2.5L Petrol · B553 PLR

B553 PLR

1985 Citroen CX (2.5L, petrol). First registered 24/05/1985. Recorded mileage 92,266 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 24/08/2023
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1985
Engine
2500cc

B553 PLR Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2022
  • 92,266 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (67%)
! Older vehicle
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B553 PLR Mileage History

  1. 24/08/202189,244 mi
  2. 23/08/202292,266 mi+3,022 mi
  3. 25/08/202292,266 mi

Average of roughly 3,015 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

B553 PLR MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Citroen Cx (B553 PLR) between August 2021 and August 2022.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 25 August 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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