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F833 RBY

1989 Citroen Ax

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,414 mi
Last recorded151,414 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2008
Typical for 1989 Citroen Ax72,568 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF833 RBY
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2008 151,414 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 151,382 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

windscreen damaged on the offside

Pass 18 Jan 2007 150,571 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 149,909 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 149,909 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2006 149,860 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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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F833 RBY is a 1989 Citroen Ax in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F833 RBY, 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 F833 RBY registered?

F833 RBY is a 1989 Citroen Ax, first registered on 10 January 1989.

Is F833 RBY safe to buy?

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