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E861 YAR

1987 Citroen Ax

Blue Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,985 mi
Last recorded41,985 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 1987 Citroen Ax57,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE861 YAR
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012 41,985 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 41,984 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 41,051 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 40,005 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 39,242 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 39,238 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 38,405 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 37,283 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 37,283 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 36,158 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 36,158 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2005 35,156 miles

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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E861 YAR is a 1987 Citroen Ax in Blue with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E861 YAR, 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 E861 YAR registered?

E861 YAR is a 1987 Citroen Ax, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E861 YAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E861 YAR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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