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F880 VDG

1989 Citroen Ax

Black Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,503 mi
Last recorded133,503 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2008
Typical for 1989 Citroen Ax72,568 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF880 VDG
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2008 133,503 miles

Play in offside rear radius arm bearings

bonnet stay missing

both number plates deteriated

spare wheel missing

Fail 7 Nov 2008 133,494 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Play in offside rear radius arm bearings

bonnet stay missing

both number plates deteriated

spare wheel missing

This car is a death trap and in my opinion should not be driven anywhere until the problems are fixed. Brake total is 200kg only!

Pass 5 Nov 2007 123,963 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2007 123,959 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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 VDG is a 1989 Citroen Ax in Black with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 F880 VDG, 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 F880 VDG registered?

F880 VDG is a 1989 Citroen Ax, first registered on 8 June 1989.

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