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F888 DAT

1989 Citroen Ax

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,310 mi
Last recorded120,310 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 1989 Citroen Ax72,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF888 DAT
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2012 120,310 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 119,568 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Dec 2011 119,568 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front brake discs are worn

Pass 14 Dec 2010 116,799 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 109,401 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 101,249 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 101,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 92,112 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 86,244 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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F888 DAT is a 1989 Citroen Ax in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F888 DAT, 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 F888 DAT registered?

F888 DAT is a 1989 Citroen Ax, first registered on 11 January 1989.

Is F888 DAT safe to buy?

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