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E122 LBX

1987 Citroen Ax

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,133 mi
Last recorded80,133 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2008
Typical for 1987 Citroen Ax57,162 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE122 LBX
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2008 80,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front and rear brake pipes rusting

play in n/s o/s track rod ends

Fail 5 Jan 2008 80,091 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front and rear brake pipes rusting

play in n/s o/s track rod ends

Pass 30 Jan 2007 76,234 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Jan 2007 76,005 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

repairs to both front seals

Pass 1 Feb 2006 74,045 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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E122 LBX is a 1987 Citroen Ax in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1987 Citroen Ax models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 57,162 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 E122 LBX, 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 39 years old, this Citroen Ax is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E122 LBX registered?

E122 LBX is a 1987 Citroen Ax, first registered on 6 October 1987.

Is E122 LBX safe to buy?

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