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E48 MRU

1987 Citroen Ax

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,288 mi
Last recorded56,288 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2008
Typical for 1987 Citroen Ax57,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE48 MRU
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2008 56,288 miles

corrosion n/s/f outer sill.

n/s/f brake hose perishing.

o/s/f track rod end rubber boot split.

oil leak.

slight play n/s/f wheel.

Fail 28 Jan 2008 56,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion n/s/f outer sill.

n/s/f brake hose perishing.

o/s/f track rod end rubber boot split.

oil leak.

slight play n/s/f wheel.

Pass 1 Feb 2007 51,974 miles

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Oil leak

body work corroded †under side corroded †brake pipes corroded †

front seat worn †

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 1 Feb 2007 51,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

BODY WORK CORRODED †UNDER SIDE CORRODED †BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

FRONT SEATS WORN

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE PERISHED

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2006 50,651 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 50,651 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

All brake pipes corroded.

Handbrake security bolt areas corrode.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonnet struts defective

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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E48 MRU is a 1987 Citroen Ax in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 E48 MRU, 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.

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E48 MRU is a 1987 Citroen Ax, first registered on 1 October 1987.

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