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F796 WEX

1998 Citroen Ax

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,721 mi
Last recorded119,721 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Citroen Ax69,611 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF796 WEX
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011 119,721 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 119,721 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

bonnet catch siezed

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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F796 WEX is a 1998 Citroen Ax in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Citroen Ax models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 69,611 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 F796 WEX, 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 28 years old, this Citroen Ax is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F796 WEX registered?

F796 WEX is a 1998 Citroen Ax, first registered on 15 April 1998.

Is F796 WEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F796 WEX shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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