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E282 ERK

1987 Citroen Ax

Maroon Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,456 mi
Last recorded58,456 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1987 Citroen Ax57,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE282 ERK
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1987
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 58,456 miles

engine smoking slightly

Fail 24 Feb 2026 58,453 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low & off side front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached mounting bolts loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end lock nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached mounting bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability ball joint bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability ball joint bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine smoking slightly

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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E282 ERK is a 1987 Citroen Ax in Maroon with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Citroen Ax models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 57,162 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 E282 ERK, 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 39 years old, this Citroen Ax is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E282 ERK registered?

E282 ERK is a 1987 Citroen Ax, first registered on 30 September 1987.

Is E282 ERK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E282 ERK shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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