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H196 FMJ

1991 Citroen Ax

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

87,951 mi
Last recorded87,951 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 1991 Citroen Ax79,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH196 FMJ
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 87,951 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 87,950 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point/floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint possibly wrong bolt (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point/floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sill and jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint possibly wrong bolt (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 87,950 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 87,950 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 87,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 87,565 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 87,529 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 87,504 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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H196 FMJ is a 1991 Citroen Ax in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

Across all 1991 Citroen Ax models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 79,414 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 H196 FMJ, 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 35 years old, this Citroen Ax is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H196 FMJ is a 1991 Citroen Ax, first registered on 29 March 1991.

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