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G808 YRJ

1990 Citroen Ax

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,894 mi
Last recorded154,894 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 1990 Citroen Ax77,345 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG808 YRJ
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2024 154,894 miles

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 154,266 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 154,266 miles

Central Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 154,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam bender fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam bender fitted (4.1.4 (b))

underside of vehicle painted and greased

Fail 14 Mar 2019 154,222 miles

Nearside Front Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam bender fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam bender fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside of vehicle painted and greased

Pass 8 Jul 2016 154,216 miles

all tyres worn close to limit

nsr shocker has a misting of oil

oil residue on engine

osf top mount has slight movement

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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G808 YRJ is a 1990 Citroen Ax in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 G808 YRJ, 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 G808 YRJ registered?

G808 YRJ is a 1990 Citroen Ax, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G808 YRJ safe to buy?

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