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F240 FYA

1989 Citroen Ax

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

67,200 mi
Last recorded67,200 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 1989 Citroen Ax72,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF240 FYA
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 67,200 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 67,116 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer cv boot has slight split

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 7 Dec 2017 67,104 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 67,033 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 67,033 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2015 66,393 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 65,662 miles

Offside front brake is very slightly binding

Rear exhaust silencer is deteriorating

Pass 22 Nov 2013 64,813 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 64,813 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 64,279 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 64,279 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 63,594 miles

Engine burning oil / smoking

Plastic side sills fitted not allowing full inspection of bodysills

Pass 8 Dec 2010 63,111 miles

Engine is burning oil

Pass 3 Dec 2009 62,600 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 61,210 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 60,330 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 60,169 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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F240 FYA is a 1989 Citroen Ax in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 F240 FYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F240 FYA registered?

F240 FYA is a 1989 Citroen Ax, first registered on 10 January 1989.

Is F240 FYA safe to buy?

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