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E23 FDL

1987 Citroen Ax

Blue Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,634 mi
Last recorded63,634 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2008
Typical for 1987 Citroen Ax57,162 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE23 FDL
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2008 63,634 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

offside and nearside rear tyres inner sidewalls cracked and starting to split

Pass 3 Oct 2007 57,908 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 3 Oct 2007 57,908 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 52,935 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Sep 2005 50,863 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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E23 FDL is a 1987 Citroen Ax in Blue with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 E23 FDL, 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

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What year was E23 FDL registered?

E23 FDL is a 1987 Citroen Ax, first registered on 1 March 1987.

Is E23 FDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E23 FDL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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