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E221 EMO

1988 Citroen Ax

Maroon Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,638 mi
Last recorded148,638 miles
Recorded on29 May 2008
Typical for 1988 Citroen Ax73,564 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE221 EMO
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1988
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 May 2008 148,638 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 146,424 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 146,391 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 144,409 miles

n/s/r flexi brake hose ferrule becoming corroded

n/s/r outer body sill corroded

o/s/f outer body sill excessive corrosion outside prescribed area

o/s/r flexi brake hose ferrule becoming corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2005 142,140 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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E221 EMO is a 1988 Citroen Ax in Maroon with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E221 EMO, 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 E221 EMO registered?

E221 EMO is a 1988 Citroen Ax, first registered on 11 May 1988.

Is E221 EMO safe to buy?

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