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E638 VKB

1987 Citroen Ax

Blue Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2010
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

80,270 mi
Last recorded80,270 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2010
Typical for 1987 Citroen Ax57,162 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE638 VKB
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2010 80,270 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

slight corrosion on inner discs faces

Pass 8 Jul 2009 78,867 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 78,867 miles

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

SLIGHT MOVEMENT N/S/FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTING

VEHICLE SHOWING SIGNS OF HEAVY CORROSION

Pass 4 Jul 2008 77,381 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 77,381 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

VEHICLE SHOWING SIGNS OF HEAVY CORROSION

Pass 11 Jul 2007 75,115 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 75,115 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

N/S/FRONT C-V GAITOR CLIP LOOSE

O/S/FRONT BUMPER NEEDS FITTING CORRECTLY

SLIGHT BLOW IN REAR EXHAUST

VEHICLE SHOWING SIGNS OF HEAVY CORROSION

WASHER BOTTLE INSECURE

Pass 17 Jul 2006 73,472 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 73,472 miles

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

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

N/S/ FRONT C-V GAITOR CLIP LOOSE

Pass 15 Jul 2005 70,387 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 70,387 miles

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

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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E638 VKB 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 45.5%.

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 E638 VKB, 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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E638 VKB is a 1987 Citroen Ax, first registered on 21 October 1987.

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