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E397 DTM

1988 Citroen Ax

Blue Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,418 mi
Last recorded63,418 miles
Recorded on20 May 2008
Typical for 1988 Citroen Ax73,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE397 DTM
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 20 May 2008 63,418 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 24 May 2007 61,308 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 59,187 miles

corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

rear suspension corroded

Pass 24 May 2005 57,272 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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E397 DTM is a 1988 Citroen Ax in Blue with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E397 DTM, 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 E397 DTM registered?

E397 DTM is a 1988 Citroen Ax, first registered on 27 April 1988.

Is E397 DTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E397 DTM shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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