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E250 OBV

1988 Citroen Ax

White Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,887 mi
Last recorded39,887 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2010
Typical for 1988 Citroen Ax73,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE250 OBV
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2010 39,887 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 33,438 miles

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

both rear tyres, sidewalls starting to perish

small hole in front of sill, not within prescribed area.

Fail 27 Nov 2009 33,424 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

both rear tyres, sidewalls starting to perish

small hole in front of sill, not within prescribed area.

Fail 28 Nov 2008 31,465 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 31,465 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 26,750 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 26,750 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 24,070 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 21,396 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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E250 OBV is a 1988 Citroen Ax in White with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E250 OBV, 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 E250 OBV registered?

E250 OBV is a 1988 Citroen Ax, first registered on 8 June 1988.

Is E250 OBV safe to buy?

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