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E438 FFG

1988 Citroen Ax

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

118,294 mi
Last recorded118,294 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2006
Typical for 1988 Citroen Ax73,564 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE438 FFG
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2006 118,294 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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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E438 FFG is a 1988 Citroen Ax in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 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 E438 FFG, 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 E438 FFG registered?

E438 FFG is a 1988 Citroen Ax, first registered on 20 May 1988.

Is E438 FFG safe to buy?

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