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F610 LFJ

1989 Citroen Ax

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

80,350 mi
Last recorded80,350 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 1989 Citroen Ax72,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF610 LFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 80,350 miles

Front wiper split

Nearside Rear axle slight play

Fail 16 Dec 2016 80,340 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 77,201 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 77,197 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 73,123 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 73,049 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

no rear seat belts fitted

no rear seats fitted

non standard coil springs fitted on front

retro steering wheel fitted

washers not fitted to front suspension arm firrings

Fail 3 Dec 2013 73,009 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

horn working but low audible

no rear seat belts fitted as no seats fitted

no rear seats fitted

retro fit front coil springs (not original)

retro steering wheel fitted

temp xhaust mountings fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2012 64,634 miles

13 inch front tyres 14 inch rear tyres

non standard hand brake cables fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2012 64,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

13 inch front tyres 14 inch rear tyres

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 54,743 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 46,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

drivers seat runners worn

Fail 5 Feb 2009 23,901 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 23,901 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 14,796 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 14,663 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 14,663 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 14,528 miles

both front low brake pad wear indicator wires broken

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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F610 LFJ is a 1989 Citroen Ax in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 F610 LFJ, 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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F610 LFJ is a 1989 Citroen Ax, first registered on 9 March 1989.

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