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E201 KLL

1988 Citroen Ax

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

50,760 mi
Last recorded50,760 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 1988 Citroen Ax73,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE201 KLL
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 50,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 50,760 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 50,673 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 50,669 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 50,669 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 50,637 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 50,637 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 50,545 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 50,417 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 50,278 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 49,379 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre has cracks in tread

oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2016 49,378 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre has cracks in tread

oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2015 48,876 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 47,911 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 47,910 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 47,086 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 47,086 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 46,318 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 45,584 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 45,584 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 44,910 miles

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

surface cracks n/s rear inner tyre wall

Fail 7 Jun 2010 44,909 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

surface cracks n/s rear inner tyre wall

Pass 12 Jun 2009 43,988 miles

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

surface cracks n/s rear inner tyre wall

Fail 5 Jun 2009 43,988 miles

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

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

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

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

surface cracks n/s rear inner tyre wall

Pass 12 Jun 2008 43,177 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 42,164 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 42,164 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 40,949 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 40,949 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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E201 KLL is a 1988 Citroen Ax in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 E201 KLL, 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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E201 KLL is a 1988 Citroen Ax, first registered on 9 May 1988.

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