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F291 BCX

1989 Citroen Ax

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,632 mi
Last recorded58,632 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 1989 Citroen Ax72,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF291 BCX
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2011 58,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

n/s rear wheal bearing slightly noisy

spoke to vosa for adves on seat belt prescribed area

Pass 2 Nov 2011 58,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

n/s rear wheal bearing slightly noisy

spoke to vosa for adves on seat belt prescribed area

Pass 18 Nov 2010 58,018 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear wheel arches corroded inside

Fail 17 Nov 2010 58,018 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

both rear wheel arches corroded inside

n/s/f brake slight bind

n/s/r seat catch corroded on wheel arch

Pass 29 Oct 2009 57,038 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 29 Oct 2009 57,038 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 20 Nov 2008 55,973 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2008 55,973 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 19 Nov 2007 54,719 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2007 54,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 53,728 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Dec 2006 53,728 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Jan 2006 52,214 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 52,214 miles

Nearside Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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F291 BCX is a 1989 Citroen Ax in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F291 BCX, 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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F291 BCX is a 1989 Citroen Ax, first registered on 23 June 1989.

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