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E227 SAX

1987 Citroen Ax

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

68,029 mi
Last recorded68,029 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2005
Typical for 1987 Citroen Ax57,162 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE227 SAX
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2005 68,029 miles

All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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E227 SAX is a 1987 Citroen Ax in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1987 Citroen Ax models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 57,162 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 E227 SAX, 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 39 years old, this Citroen Ax is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E227 SAX?

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What year was E227 SAX registered?

E227 SAX is a 1987 Citroen Ax, first registered on 13 November 1987.

Is E227 SAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E227 SAX shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E227 SAX have outstanding finance?

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