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BBZ 5779

1988 Citroen Ax

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,297 mi
Last recorded72,297 miles
Recorded on18 May 2010
Typical for 1988 Citroen Ax73,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBZ 5779
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2010 72,297 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 72,105 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Dec 2007 71,860 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 71,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 71,679 miles

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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BBZ 5779 is a 1988 Citroen Ax in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1988 Citroen Ax models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 73,564 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BBZ 5779, 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 38 years old, this Citroen Ax is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BBZ 5779 registered?

BBZ 5779 is a 1988 Citroen Ax, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is BBZ 5779 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BBZ 5779 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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