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E247 ECF

1988 Citroen Ax

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,457 mi
Last recorded72,457 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2010
Typical for 1988 Citroen Ax73,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE247 ECF
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2010 72,457 miles

1.5 litres oil added to engine unit

2 litres coolant added

Nearside front tyre tread depth only 1.8mm---legal limit 1.6mm

Perishing of front suspension rubber bushes

Perishing to outer sidewalls of all tyres

Serious coolant leak

Some brake fluid added

Some perishing of front flexible brake hoses

Some under-body and component corrosion

Fail 7 Jul 2010 72,457 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

1.5 litres oil added to engine unit

2 litres coolant added

Nearside front tyre tread depth only 1.8mm---legal limit 1.6mm

Perishing of front suspension rubber bushes

Perishing to outer sidewalls of all tyres

Serious coolant leak

Some brake fluid added

Some perishing of front flexible brake hoses

Some under-body and component corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2008 69,555 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 69,555 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 67,535 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 67,535 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main 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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E247 ECF is a 1988 Citroen Ax in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 E247 ECF, 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 E247 ECF registered?

E247 ECF is a 1988 Citroen Ax, first registered on 11 January 1988.

Is E247 ECF safe to buy?

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