MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,364 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
slight brake bind n/s front
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front windscreen delaminating edges
slight corossion o/s outer wheel arch
Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front windscreen delaminating edges
handbrake cable o/s outer sleeve broken
slight corossion o/s outer wheel arch
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Citroen Ax?
Based on 349,985 MOT tests across 70,119 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F489 KBW is a 1989 Citroen Ax in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 F489 KBW, 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 F489 KBW registered?
F489 KBW is a 1989 Citroen Ax, first registered on 20 January 1989.
Is F489 KBW safe to buy?
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