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G258 CVN

1989 Citroen Ax

Black Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

90,766 mi
Last recorded90,766 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2010
Typical for 1989 Citroen Ax72,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG258 CVN
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2010 90,766 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

rear screen washer not working

Fail 6 Apr 2010 90,762 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

rear screen washer not working

Pass 2 Apr 2009 88,813 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 88,813 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 87,403 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 87,403 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 86,729 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 86,233 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 86,233 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

near side rear bumper insecure.

off side inner cv boot split.

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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G258 CVN is a 1989 Citroen Ax in Black with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G258 CVN, 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 G258 CVN registered?

G258 CVN is a 1989 Citroen Ax, first registered on 27 November 1989.

Is G258 CVN safe to buy?

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