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E136 MOU

1988 Citroen Ax

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

153,265 mi
Last recorded153,265 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 1988 Citroen Ax73,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE136 MOU
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 153,265 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 147,958 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 143,156 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cover sills fitted unable to check outer sills

Pass 31 Jul 2013 140,038 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 14,036 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 140,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 135,057 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre deteriorating

outer sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 30 Jun 2011 131,740 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 131,718 miles

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

offside and nearside track rod end gaiers splitting/perishing.

outer sill covers fitted at time of test.

Fail 25 Jun 2009 131,716 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

bonnet stay clips broken,wont hold bonnet up.

engine has a major oil leak,recommend investigion.

engine oil and engine coolant levels low.

offside and nearside track rod end gaiters split,recommend renewal of joints.

outer sill covers present and fitted at time of test.

recommend timing belt renewal if not recently done.

recommend wheel alignment check/adjustment ref tyre wear uneven.

tailgate struts weak,wont stay up.

vehicle over heated whilst carrying out emmissions test,recommend investigation,

Pass 14 Sep 2007 128,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

both front foglamps inoperative

engine is overheating while car is left to idle,recommend investigation,topped up with water only,suggest that anti-freeze is added before the winter months

front number plate deteriorating.

nearside inner cv boot leaking grease.

offside rear tyre wearing abnormally(oval)

outer sill covers fitted at time of test.

rear brake compensator siezed,recommend replacement.

recommend timing belt renewal if not recently done.

some play in offside and nearside strut top mounts

tailgate struts leaking(wont stay in up-right position.

Fail 14 Sep 2007 128,796 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both front foglamps inoperative.

engine is overheating while car is left to idle,recommend investigation.

front number plate deteriorating.

nearside front brake pipe corroding.

nearside inner cv boot leaking grease.

offside and nearside trackrod end gaiters perished.

offside rear tyre soft + wearing abnormally(oval)

outer sill covers fitted at time of test.

rear brake compensator siezed.

recommend timing belt renewal if not recently done.

some play in offside and nearside front strut top mounts

tailgate struts leaking(tailgate wont stay in the open position)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 127,052 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front number plate fading.

Front tyres perishing slightly

Nearside tracrod end gaiter split.

Offside steel brakepipe to flexi hose corroding

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake hoses perishing

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Sep 2006 127,051 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both front tyres perishing

front number plate fading

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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E136 MOU is a 1988 Citroen Ax in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 E136 MOU, 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.

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E136 MOU is a 1988 Citroen Ax, first registered on 18 April 1988.

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