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F230 PPJ

1989 Citroen Ax

Red Diesel 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,176 mi
Last recorded74,176 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 1989 Citroen Ax72,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF230 PPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 74,176 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 72,317 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 72,317 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 70,559 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

floor and sills corroded

play in n/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 16 Feb 2021 70,559 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

floor and sills corroded

play in n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 31 Jan 2020 69,415 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 68,847 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 68,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside mirror missing

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

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion of wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear axle corroded

both rear axle mounting bushes deteriorated

n/s/f driveshaft gaiter has slight weepage

Pass 27 Jan 2015 66,433 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f cv gaiter weeping

n/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 26 Jan 2015 66,432 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f cv gaiter weeping

n/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 2 Nov 2013 64,299 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 62,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 59,463 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise coolant leaking from radiator lower hose connection

Fail 30 Sep 2008 59,086 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

oil leak on engine area

Pass 18 Oct 2007 54,875 miles

brake pipes showing early signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2006 49,731 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 45,619 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 45,617 miles

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

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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F230 PPJ is a 1989 Citroen Ax in Red with a 1,360cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 F230 PPJ, 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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F230 PPJ is a 1989 Citroen Ax, first registered on 23 February 1989.

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