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F971 TRT

1990 Citroen Ax

Red Petrol 1116cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

58,778 mi
Last recorded58,778 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2010
Typical for 1990 Citroen Ax77,345 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF971 TRT
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,116cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2010 58,778 miles

Oil leak

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

both front coil springs poor condition (rusty)

both front track red ends boots split

both front tryes inner edges close to limits

front to rear matel brake pipes starting to form rust

o/s rear matel brake pipe slightly rusty

rear exhaust slight blow rear joint

Fail 15 Nov 2010 58,752 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

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

both front coil springs poor condition (rusty)

both front track red ends boots split

both front tryes inner edges close to limits

front to rear matel brake pipes starting to form rust

o/s rear matel brake pipe slightly rusty

rear exhaust slight blow rear joint

Pass 12 Nov 2009 56,113 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 54,060 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 29 Oct 2008 54,060 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 7 Nov 2007 52,011 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 52,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e) 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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 50,369 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 50,369 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front 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)

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

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 TRT is a 1990 Citroen Ax in Red with a 1,116cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1990 Citroen Ax models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 77,345 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 F971 TRT, 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 36 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 TRT registered?

F971 TRT is a 1990 Citroen Ax, first registered on 22 November 1990.

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