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A9 YEH

1989 Citroen Ax

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,775 mi
Last recorded96,775 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2006
Typical for 1989 Citroen Ax72,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 YEH
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1989
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2006 96,775 miles

advises apply as per previous test no.992270686229

Fail 7 Oct 2006 96,775 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS FOULING SUBFRAME ATTENTION REQUIRED

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

advanced corrosion in offside floor

carbon monoxide content on maximum at time of test

evidence of front tyres fouling body

excessive corrosion in both front wheel arches

exhaust rubbers in poor condition

front bumper security would benefit from attention

hand brake cable guides missing

Pass 7 Sep 2005 95,709 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 95,703 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion in nearside front flitch.

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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A9 YEH is a 1989 Citroen Ax in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Citroen Ax models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 72,568 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 A9 YEH, 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 37 years old, this Citroen Ax is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A9 YEH registered?

A9 YEH is a 1989 Citroen Ax, first registered on 31 January 1989.

Is A9 YEH safe to buy?

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