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E420 YFJ

1987 Citroen Ax

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,844 mi
Last recorded57,844 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2006
Typical for 1987 Citroen Ax57,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE420 YFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2006 57,844 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 57,844 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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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E420 YFJ is a 1987 Citroen Ax in Silver with a 1,124cc 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 E420 YFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E420 YFJ registered?

E420 YFJ is a 1987 Citroen Ax, first registered on 1 December 1987.

Is E420 YFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E420 YFJ 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.

Does E420 YFJ have outstanding finance?

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