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F574 FYD

1989 Citroen Ax

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,300 mi
Last recorded68,300 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Citroen Ax72,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF574 FYD
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 68,300 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 68,293 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting boot floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2017 67,555 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2014 67,549 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 63,184 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 May 2012 62,656 miles

Both front tyres perished.

Fail 17 May 2012 62,656 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Both front tyres perished.

Pass 20 May 2011 61,576 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 61,576 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 60,437 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 59,466 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 58,281 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 56,930 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 55,579 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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F574 FYD is a 1989 Citroen Ax in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 F574 FYD, 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 F574 FYD registered?

F574 FYD is a 1989 Citroen Ax, first registered on 21 March 1989.

Is F574 FYD safe to buy?

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