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F296 AEM

1989 Citroen Ax

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,594 mi
Last recorded95,594 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2009
Typical for 1989 Citroen Ax72,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF296 AEM
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2009 95,594 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 95,594 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both handbrake cable outer casings incomplete

both side front inner wings holed

Fail 26 Jul 2008 93,717 miles

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

brake pipes all greased

front brake discs corroded

nearside washer blocked

offside rear tyre flat (pumped up) and heavily cracked

oil leaks

Pass 26 Jul 2008 93,717 miles

brake pipes all greased

front brake discs corroded

nearside washer blocked

offside rear tyre flat (pumped up) and heavily cracked

oil leaks

Pass 14 May 2007 91,791 miles

brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust box joint blowing

unable to open offside rear door from outside

Pass 24 May 2006 89,719 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 89,719 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

offside front brake hose ferrell corroded †

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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F296 AEM is a 1989 Citroen Ax in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F296 AEM, 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 F296 AEM registered?

F296 AEM is a 1989 Citroen Ax, first registered on 14 March 1989.

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