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H178 ELU

1990 Citroen Ax

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,324 mi
Last recorded93,324 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2010
Typical for 1990 Citroen Ax77,345 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH178 ELU
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2010 93,324 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

bonnet stay missing

both trackrod end gaitor split

front bumper insecure cable tie

gearbox oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2009 90,719 miles

Rear bumper insecure

n/s/rear inner bumper bracket rusted

o/s/rear wing sharp edges coverd by tape

Fail 8 Jun 2009 90,716 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear bumper insecure

n/s/rear brake check inbalance foot and hand brake effort

n/s/rear inner bumper bracket rusted

Pass 5 Jun 2008 89,082 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 86,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 86,428 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 83,011 miles

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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H178 ELU is a 1990 Citroen Ax in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H178 ELU, 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 H178 ELU registered?

H178 ELU is a 1990 Citroen Ax, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H178 ELU safe to buy?

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