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F984 RPB

1989 Citroen Ax

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

62,927 mi
Last recorded62,927 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2009
Typical for 1989 Citroen Ax72,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF984 RPB
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2009 62,927 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 11 Apr 2008 58,855 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 58,855 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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)

CANNOT OPEN TAILGATE FROM OUTSIDE

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED

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

Spare tyre defective

WIPER BLADE REQUIRES ATTENTION

Pass 11 Apr 2007 54,867 miles

tailgate lock mechanism insecure from ouitside

Fail 3 Apr 2007 54,847 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 51,025 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 51,025 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2006 50,984 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

front number plate cracked †

possible headgasket problem †

radiator cap leaking

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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F984 RPB is a 1989 Citroen Ax in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 F984 RPB, 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 F984 RPB registered?

F984 RPB is a 1989 Citroen Ax, first registered on 8 April 1989.

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