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G221 FFV

1989 Citroen Ax

Grey Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,087 mi
Last recorded75,087 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2008
Typical for 1989 Citroen Ax72,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG221 FFV
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2008 75,087 miles

NEARSIDE INNER WING NEAR HEADLIGHT BADLY CORRODED BUT NOT WITHIN A PRESCRIBED AREA

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 75,085 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

NEARSIDE INNER WING NEAR HEADLIGHT BADLY CORRODED BUT NOT WITHIN A PRESCRIBED AREA

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 73,572 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 73,572 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 71,951 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2006 71,951 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 69,890 miles

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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G221 FFV is a 1989 Citroen Ax in Grey with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G221 FFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G221 FFV registered?

G221 FFV is a 1989 Citroen Ax, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G221 FFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G221 FFV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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