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E516 AKN

1988 Citroen Ax

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,529 mi
Last recorded80,529 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 1988 Citroen Ax73,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE516 AKN
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2014 80,529 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2013 72,654 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 72,654 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 65,704 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 65,704 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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E516 AKN is a 1988 Citroen Ax in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E516 AKN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E516 AKN registered?

E516 AKN is a 1988 Citroen Ax, first registered on 13 July 1988.

Is E516 AKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E516 AKN shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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