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F971 SPB

1989 Citroen Ax

Black Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,200 mi
Last recorded85,200 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2009
Typical for 1989 Citroen Ax72,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF971 SPB
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2009 85,200 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 83,921 miles

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

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

O/s sill rusty

O/s/r sill closure panel rusty

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 82,332 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2007 82,328 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 80,669 miles

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

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

o/s/r sill clossing panel rusty

Fail 20 Feb 2006 80,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both rear tyres starting to crack

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

O/s/r sill closure panel rusty

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

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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F971 SPB is a 1989 Citroen Ax in Black with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F971 SPB, 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 F971 SPB registered?

F971 SPB is a 1989 Citroen Ax, first registered on 6 May 1989.

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