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E148 XGO

1988 Citroen Ax

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,262 mi
Last recorded125,262 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2011
Typical for 1988 Citroen Ax73,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE148 XGO
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2011 125,262 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 123,337 miles

Nearside front inner wing slight Corrosion

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 114,675 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 114,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 110,311 miles

Corroision Nearside Front Inner Wing

Offside Rear Tyre Wall Cracking

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

Slight Wear Drivers Seat

Fail 6 Feb 2008 110,311 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Corroision Nearside Front Inner Wing

Offside Rear Tyre Wall Cracking

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

Slight Wear Drivers Seat

Pass 8 Jun 2006 108,298 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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E148 XGO is a 1988 Citroen Ax in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E148 XGO, 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 E148 XGO registered?

E148 XGO is a 1988 Citroen Ax, first registered on 29 February 1988.

Is E148 XGO safe to buy?

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