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E262 AKE

1988 Citroen Ax

White Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,218 mi
Last recorded109,218 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2006
Typical for 1988 Citroen Ax73,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE262 AKE
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2006 109,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 103,798 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 103,798 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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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E262 AKE is a 1988 Citroen Ax in White with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 E262 AKE, 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 E262 AKE registered?

E262 AKE is a 1988 Citroen Ax, first registered on 23 May 1988.

Is E262 AKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E262 AKE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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