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F880 HGH

1989 Citroen Ax

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

53,003 mi
Last recorded53,003 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 1989 Citroen Ax72,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF880 HGH
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2019 53,003 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 52,983 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 52,965 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

Windscreen wiper poor performance

Pass 25 Nov 2016 52,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 135/80/13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 52,703 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 52,520 miles

both headlamps emit a poor pattern

Fail 26 Nov 2014 52,520 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

both headlamps emit a poor pattern

Pass 26 Nov 2013 52,323 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding slighty

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 48,991 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both rear wheel bearings feel slightly rough when rotated

nearside headlight emits a poor patten

nearside rear light cluster unit slightly insecure

Fail 26 Nov 2012 48,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Spare tyre defective

both rear wheel bearings feel slightly rough when rotated

nearside headlight emits a poor patten

nearside rear light cluster unit slightly insecure

Pass 24 Nov 2011 49,365 miles

Both front inner wings badly corroded but not in a prescribed area yet

Both front outer sill/sill ends corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Nov 2011 49,365 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both front inner wings badly corroded but not in a prescribed area yet

Both front outer sill/sill ends corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 47,991 miles

Both front chassis legs holed due to corrosion getting close to prescribed area

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2010 47,991 miles

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

Both front chassis legs holed due to corrosion getting close to prescribed area

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 42,477 miles

Both front chassis legs badly corroded and holed around front bumper mounts

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 42,477 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both front chassis legs badly corroded and holed around front bumper mounts

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 42,141 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 42,141 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 41,780 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 41,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 41,324 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 41,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 40,791 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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F880 HGH is a 1989 Citroen Ax in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 F880 HGH, 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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F880 HGH is a 1989 Citroen Ax, first registered on 23 March 1989.

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