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H261 YGW

1990 Citroen Ax

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

22,880 mi
Last recorded22,880 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 1990 Citroen Ax77,345 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH261 YGW
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 22,880 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 22,880 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 22,879 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 22,874 miles

hazard switch stuck once, benefit given to presenter

light corrosion front brake discs

Pass 1 Apr 2009 22,867 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

light corrosion front brake discs

Pass 5 Apr 2008 22,861 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pad wire broken

light corrosion front brake discs

light corrosion n/s/r inner brake pipe

Pass 5 Apr 2007 22,857 miles

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

front washers partially blocked

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 6 Apr 2006 22,830 miles

front brake warning wires broken

rear tyre walls ageing

Fail 6 Apr 2006 22,830 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

both front brake warning wires broken but pads appear to be in good condition.

rear tyres walls ageing

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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H261 YGW is a 1990 Citroen Ax in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H261 YGW, 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 H261 YGW registered?

H261 YGW is a 1990 Citroen Ax, first registered on 13 October 1990.

Is H261 YGW safe to buy?

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