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E386 HAD

1987 Citroen Ax

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,034 mi
Last recorded57,034 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2008
Typical for 1987 Citroen Ax57,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE386 HAD
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2008 57,034 miles

N/s/r tyre starting to perish

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 6 Jul 2007 54,846 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 54,842 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 52,433 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 52,433 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

both headlights not fully secure

nearside front track rod gaitor split

nearside rear tyre on 2mm & perished in tyre tread/sidewall

slight perishing offside front flexable brake hose

slight play between steering column & steering wheel

strong advise play in offside front strut top mounting

Pass 6 Jul 2005 50,232 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear mo plate slightly marked

slight play in both strut top

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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E386 HAD is a 1987 Citroen Ax in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 E386 HAD, 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 E386 HAD registered?

E386 HAD is a 1987 Citroen Ax, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E386 HAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E386 HAD shows 6 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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