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E599 BPK

1987 Citroen Ax

Blue Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,695 mi
Last recorded71,695 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2011
Typical for 1987 Citroen Ax57,162 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE599 BPK
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2011 71,695 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 71,695 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Slight rub on O/S/F brake & disc corroded on inner face.

Pass 14 Sep 2010 70,188 miles

O/S/R tyre becoming perished.

Rear of both outer sills becoming weak.

Some corrosion on O/S/F brake disc.

Pass 8 Sep 2009 69,325 miles

N/S/R of outer sill corroded.

O/S/R/tyre tread low in places.

Pass 11 Sep 2008 68,542 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 68,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

O/S/R tyre tread low in places.

Rear brake efficiencies only just acceptable.

Rear of N/S outer sill becoming weak.

Pass 7 Sep 2007 67,773 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 67,773 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

N/S/F & O/S/R tyres cracking & tread only just legal.

Slight rub on O/S/R brake & uneven rear braking only just acceptable.

Pass 9 Sep 2006 66,963 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 66,963 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 66,089 miles

Small hole in tail pipe †N/S/F tread low im places †O/S/R tread low on inner edge & starting to perish.

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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E599 BPK is a 1987 Citroen Ax in Blue with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E599 BPK, 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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What year was E599 BPK registered?

E599 BPK is a 1987 Citroen Ax, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E599 BPK safe to buy?

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