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E144 BUS

1988 Citroen Ax

Blue Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

118,376 mi
Last recorded118,376 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2005
Typical for 1988 Citroen Ax73,564 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE144 BUS
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2005 118,376 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

near side front inner drive shaft gaiter slit

near side park brake cable loose

Fail 18 Oct 2005 117,738 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear tyres starting to perish on side walls

engine misfiring

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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E144 BUS is a 1988 Citroen Ax in Blue with a 954cc 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 E144 BUS, 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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What year was E144 BUS registered?

E144 BUS is a 1988 Citroen Ax, first registered on 1 June 1988.

Is E144 BUS safe to buy?

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