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E166 HLP

1988 Citroen Ax

Green Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,825 mi
Last recorded63,825 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2009
Typical for 1988 Citroen Ax73,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE166 HLP
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2009 63,825 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 63,825 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2008 62,598 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 62,598 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 60,174 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 58,361 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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E166 HLP is a 1988 Citroen Ax in Green with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E166 HLP, 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 E166 HLP registered?

E166 HLP is a 1988 Citroen Ax, first registered on 21 January 1988.

Is E166 HLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E166 HLP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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