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G471 SMW

1990 Citroen Ax

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,116 mi
Last recorded157,116 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2005
Typical for 1990 Citroen Ax77,345 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG471 SMW
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2005 157,116 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 157,116 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

battery loose

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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G471 SMW is a 1990 Citroen Ax in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 G471 SMW, 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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What year was G471 SMW registered?

G471 SMW is a 1990 Citroen Ax, first registered on 15 June 1990.

Is G471 SMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G471 SMW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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