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E459 YYC

1988 Citroen Ax

Maroon Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,544 mi
Last recorded91,544 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2009
Typical for 1988 Citroen Ax73,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE459 YYC
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1988
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2009 91,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

chip in offside front headlamp

cut in side wall of offside front tyre

nearside handbrake cable casing split

rear tyres shows signs of cracking

Fail 21 Sep 2009 91,543 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

chip in offside front headlamp

cut in side wall of offside front tyre

nearside handbrake cable casing split

rear tyres shows signs of cracking

Pass 9 Sep 2008 89,095 miles

Nearside handbrake cable outer csaing poor condition

Nearside rear tyre side walls perished

Pass 11 Sep 2007 86,962 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 86,961 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 84,642 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 84,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

"fluid observed @rear suspension.source unknown.

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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E459 YYC is a 1988 Citroen Ax in Maroon with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E459 YYC, 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 E459 YYC registered?

E459 YYC is a 1988 Citroen Ax, first registered on 27 May 1988.

Is E459 YYC safe to buy?

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