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E228 VAG

1988 Citroen Ax

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

93,937 mi
Last recorded93,937 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2006
Typical for 1988 Citroen Ax73,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE228 VAG
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2006 93,937 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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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E228 VAG is a 1988 Citroen Ax in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 E228 VAG, 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 E228 VAG registered?

E228 VAG is a 1988 Citroen Ax, first registered on 15 March 1988.

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