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E505 LTP

1988 Citroen Ax

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

45,297 mi
Last recorded45,297 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2009
Typical for 1988 Citroen Ax73,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE505 LTP
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2009 45,297 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion in o/s/f door piller area

general oil leaks

n/s/f brake wear sensor wire broken

n/s/f wheel trim missing

o/s/f seat runners worn

Pass 29 Feb 2008 44,049 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

n/s/f brake wear censor wire broken

nl/s/f wheel trim missing

rear wiper blade split and washer inoperative

some corrosion in o/s/f inner sill and n/s/f outer sill

Fail 28 Feb 2008 44,046 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

n/s/f brake wear censor wire broken

nl/s/f wheel trim missing

rear wiper blade split and washer inoperative

some corrosion in o/s/f inner sill and n/s/f outer sill

some imbalance in rear service brake operation - o/s low

Pass 9 Feb 2007 42,461 miles

as per original vt 32 no 373130847006

Fail 9 Feb 2007 42,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

n/s/f brake wear censor wire brocken

n/s/f wheel trim missing

rear wiper blade poor and washer inoperative

some corrosion n/s/f body sill

Pass 17 Feb 2006 40,757 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 40,757 miles

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s/front brake wear censor wire brocken

o/s and n/s/front track rod end dust covers damaged

some corrosion in o/s/front inner wing headlight area

surface corrosion in both front to rear and n/s/rear metal brake pipes

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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E505 LTP is a 1988 Citroen Ax in White with a 1,124cc 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 E505 LTP, 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 E505 LTP registered?

E505 LTP is a 1988 Citroen Ax, first registered on 18 March 1988.

Is E505 LTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E505 LTP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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