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E242 KLK

1988 Citroen Ax

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

51,518 mi
Last recorded51,518 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 1988 Citroen Ax73,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE242 KLK
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 51,518 miles

Offside Rear Crack in lamp

Offside Rear tyre perished

hole in drivers seat

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 51,517 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Crack in lamp

Offside Rear tyre perished

hole in drivers seat

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 50,341 miles

brake peddle anti slip slightly worn

slight oil leak

tyres showing signs of age dry rubber cracks

Pass 20 Jan 2015 49,480 miles

Nearside front tyre 3mm remaining

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2014 48,746 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

advice both front tyres getting low on tread with cracks on tread

advice front wiper smearing

Pass 15 Jan 2013 47,897 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

gearbox has an excessive leak

Pass 19 Dec 2011 46,928 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 46,928 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 46,108 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 45,485 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 44,772 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 44,038 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 43,283 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 43,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 4 Aug 2006 43,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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E242 KLK is a 1988 Citroen Ax in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 E242 KLK, 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 E242 KLK registered?

E242 KLK is a 1988 Citroen Ax, first registered on 29 April 1988.

Is E242 KLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E242 KLK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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