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G284 BPA

1989 Citroen Ax

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,113 mi
Last recorded87,113 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2012
Typical for 1989 Citroen Ax72,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG284 BPA
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2012 87,113 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 87,113 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 82,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 78,886 miles

sill covers fitted

engine a bit smokey

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 75,450 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2009 75,450 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2008 67,158 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 67,158 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 57,451 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 49,377 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 49,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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G284 BPA is a 1989 Citroen Ax in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 G284 BPA, 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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G284 BPA is a 1989 Citroen Ax, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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