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E186 SGL

1988 Citroen Ax

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,763 mi
Last recorded74,763 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 1988 Citroen Ax73,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE186 SGL
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2014 74,763 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2014 74,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2013 65,867 miles

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

advise slight play in both front shocks

Pass 16 Nov 2012 60,023 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 54,522 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 48,302 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 47,219 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 45,630 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 44,263 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 44,263 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 42,650 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 41,140 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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E186 SGL is a 1988 Citroen Ax in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E186 SGL, 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 E186 SGL registered?

E186 SGL is a 1988 Citroen Ax, first registered on 27 May 1988.

Is E186 SGL safe to buy?

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