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G456 GNP

1990 Citroen Ax

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

45,141 mi
Last recorded45,141 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Citroen Ax77,345 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG456 GNP
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 45,141 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 44,410 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 42,466 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 40,004 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 38,775 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 38,774 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tailgate insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 37,421 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 36,638 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 35,243 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 35,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 33,390 miles

Offside Front strut insert has movment

Pass 19 Jan 2016 33,204 miles

both sides front inner arches corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2015 32,872 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 32,461 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 32,057 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 32,057 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 30,786 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 29,981 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 29,412 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 29,233 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 29,007 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 28,629 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 27,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust resting on heat shield

front brake hoses touching suspension legs

front to rear brake pipe close to hand brake cable

front tyre size 155/70/13 †rears 165/65/13

nail in tyre

nearside front tyre cracked

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

rear suspension mounting brackets corroded

spare tyre defective

washers poor condition

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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G456 GNP is a 1990 Citroen Ax in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 G456 GNP, 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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G456 GNP is a 1990 Citroen Ax, first registered on 6 January 1990.

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