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E839 OCV

1987 Citroen Ax

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,410 mi
Last recorded75,410 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2012
Typical for 1987 Citroen Ax57,162 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE839 OCV
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2012 75,410 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2012 75,410 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2011 69,573 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 63,933 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

occasional petrol smell , no leak found

some corrosion with brake pipes at rear

Fail 16 Jun 2010 63,929 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

occasional petrol smell , no leak found

some corrosion with brake pipes at rear

Pass 18 Jun 2009 57,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 51,355 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 51,355 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 43,778 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 38,128 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2005 36,818 miles

reconmend cambelt changed on time basis

reconmend coolant changed

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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E839 OCV is a 1987 Citroen Ax in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 E839 OCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E839 OCV registered?

E839 OCV is a 1987 Citroen Ax, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E839 OCV safe to buy?

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