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F182 PWC

1989 Citroen Ax

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

137,355 mi
Last recorded137,355 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 1989 Citroen Ax72,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF182 PWC
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 137,355 miles

oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2014 135,349 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 135,349 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 133,920 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 131,524 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 131,524 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 129,341 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 129,341 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 126,814 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 126,814 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 124,343 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 121,138 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 121,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 117,491 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Dec 2007 117,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 112,160 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 112,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 106,891 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 106,891 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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F182 PWC is a 1989 Citroen Ax in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1989 Citroen Ax models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 72,568 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 F182 PWC, 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 37 years old, this Citroen Ax is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F182 PWC registered?

F182 PWC is a 1989 Citroen Ax, first registered on 30 January 1989.

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