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F473 SHP

1989 Citroen Ax

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

102,186 mi
Last recorded102,186 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 1989 Citroen Ax72,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF473 SHP
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 102,186 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 102,022 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 101,323 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 101,323 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 100,196 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 99,079 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 98,141 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 97,283 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 96,059 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 95,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 94,433 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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F473 SHP is a 1989 Citroen Ax in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 F473 SHP, 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 F473 SHP registered?

F473 SHP is a 1989 Citroen Ax, first registered on 25 January 1989.

Is F473 SHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F473 SHP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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