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E129 CDV

1988 Citroen Ax

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

98,641 mi
Last recorded98,641 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2005
Typical for 1988 Citroen Ax73,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE129 CDV
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2005 98,641 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

bonnet struts defective

corrosion to inner wing under bonnet not in prescribed

exhaust bloe to front pipe / manifold area and blow from back box

nearside driveshaft inner boot split

oil leak

play to nearside front top mount

Fail 16 Sep 2005 98,459 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

bonnet stay missing

exhaust blow from manifold area and blow from back box

front brake pads getting low

oil leak

play in nearside front top mount strut

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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E129 CDV is a 1988 Citroen Ax in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 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 E129 CDV, 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 E129 CDV registered?

E129 CDV is a 1988 Citroen Ax, first registered on 29 April 1988.

Is E129 CDV safe to buy?

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