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G896 ALB

1990 Citroen Ax

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,992 mi
Last recorded68,992 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2008
Typical for 1990 Citroen Ax77,345 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG896 ALB
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2008 68,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Dec 2008 68,992 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2008 61,885 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2008 61,885 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 55,867 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 48,090 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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G896 ALB is a 1990 Citroen Ax in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G896 ALB, 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 G896 ALB registered?

G896 ALB is a 1990 Citroen Ax, first registered on 29 March 1990.

Is G896 ALB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G896 ALB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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