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E81 GEW

1987 Citroen Ax

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,095 mi
Last recorded98,095 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2006
Typical for 1987 Citroen Ax57,162 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE81 GEW
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2006 98,095 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2006 98,062 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front footwells rottern, not within 30cm of suscribed area

brake fluid low

engine oil leak

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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E81 GEW is a 1987 Citroen Ax in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E81 GEW, 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 E81 GEW registered?

E81 GEW is a 1987 Citroen Ax, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E81 GEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E81 GEW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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