MOT Status
Mileage
110,993 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
front bumper
near side & off side track rod end rubber split
slight play in steering wheel
How Reliable is the Citroen Ax?
Based on 349,985 MOT tests across 70,119 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G478 REC is a 1990 Citroen Ax in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 G478 REC, 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 G478 REC registered?
G478 REC is a 1990 Citroen Ax, first registered on 6 March 1990.
Is G478 REC safe to buy?
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