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G873 VNK

1990 Citroen Ax

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,399 mi
Last recorded90,399 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2008
Typical for 1990 Citroen Ax77,345 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG873 VNK
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2008 90,399 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 90,397 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 83,244 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 83,243 miles

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

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 763,309 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 76,307 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 72,734 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 72,732 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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G873 VNK is a 1990 Citroen Ax in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 G873 VNK, 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 G873 VNK registered?

G873 VNK is a 1990 Citroen Ax, first registered on 29 January 1990.

Is G873 VNK safe to buy?

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