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E458 FFG

1988 Citroen Ax

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,296 mi
Last recorded54,296 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2011
Typical for 1988 Citroen Ax73,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE458 FFG
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2011 54,296 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

both r tyres perished

clutch on its last legs

damp in ns head light

f and r no bumpers damaged

f discs worn and rusty

f screen delaminated

long travel on hand brake

osf wing damaged

r no plate delaminated

Pass 28 Feb 2011 54,296 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

both r tyres perished

clutch on its last legs

damp in ns head light

f and r no bumpers damaged

f discs worn and rusty

f screen delaminated

long travel on hand brake

osf wing damaged

r no plate delaminated

Pass 18 Feb 2010 53,061 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front bumper damaged

front windscreen delaminating

n/s headlight damp inside

rear number plate delaminating

rear tyres perished

Fail 16 Feb 2010 53,061 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front bumper damaged

front windscreen delaminating

n/s headlight damp inside

rear number plate delaminating

rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Jun 2008 52,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 51,663 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 50,530 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Jun 2005 49,751 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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E458 FFG is a 1988 Citroen Ax in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E458 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 E458 FFG registered?

E458 FFG is a 1988 Citroen Ax, first registered on 27 May 1988.

Is E458 FFG safe to buy?

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