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E242 WUB

1988 Citroen Ax

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,114 mi
Last recorded60,114 miles
Recorded on25 May 2006
Typical for 1988 Citroen Ax73,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE242 WUB
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2006 60,114 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 60,114 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 57,136 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 57,136 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

1 fan belt fraying 2 both front inner wings holed and corroded

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 WUB is a 1988 Citroen Ax in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E242 WUB, 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 WUB registered?

E242 WUB is a 1988 Citroen Ax, first registered on 31 May 1988.

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