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42-12-EL

1990 Citroen Ax

Blue Diesel 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

162,171 mi
Last recorded162,171 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2009
Typical for 1990 Citroen Ax77,345 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration42-12-EL
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2009 162,171 miles

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

Left hand drive headlights kick-up covered

Slight damage to nearside brakelight lens

rear view mirror insecure

Fail 3 Feb 2009 162,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Slight damage to nearside brakelight lens

rear view mirror insecure

How Reliable is the Citroen Ax?

Based on 349,985 MOT tests across 70,119 vehicles.

62.4%
Pass Rate
3,718
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
70,119
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake hose excessively deteriorated 29,403
constant velocity joint gaiter split 24,210
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,047
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21,801
Headlamp insecure 19,925
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42-12-EL is a 1990 Citroen Ax in Blue with a 1,360cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Citroen Ax models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 77,345 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 Ax fails its MOT is brake hose excessively deteriorated, accounting for 29,403 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 42-12-EL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Ax typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Citroen Ax is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 42-12-EL registered?

42-12-EL is a 1990 Citroen Ax, first registered on 1 January 1990.

Is 42-12-EL safe to buy?

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