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E509 XGO

1988 Citroen Ax

Blue Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,554 mi
Last recorded81,554 miles
Recorded on31 May 2007
Typical for 1988 Citroen Ax73,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE509 XGO
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2007 81,554 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front bumper twisted

offside and nearside front brake pad wear sensor wires cut

offside front damper shroud perished

offside rear sidelight slightly dimming with hazards

rear number plate delaminating

Fail 8 May 2007 81,228 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2006 73,815 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 73,679 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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E509 XGO is a 1988 Citroen Ax in Blue with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E509 XGO, 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 E509 XGO registered?

E509 XGO is a 1988 Citroen Ax, first registered on 13 January 1988.

Is E509 XGO safe to buy?

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