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H271 TVG

1991 Citroen Ax

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,708 mi
Last recorded107,708 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2011
Typical for 1991 Citroen Ax79,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH271 TVG
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2011 107,708 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

all rear brake pipes corroded

engine oil leak

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

n/s/f rear of arch corroded

n/s/f rear wheel arch corroded

rear number plate poor

Pass 10 Mar 2010 100,167 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 100,157 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front and rear number plates poor

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2009 92,886 miles

both front and rear number plates in poor order

Pass 3 Mar 2008 85,778 miles

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

both front shocks are damp

both front top surspenion mounts have play

front number plate damaged

rear number plate disfiguard slightly

Pass 7 Mar 2007 79,338 miles

slight play in n/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 1 Mar 2006 75,184 miles

minor rear light lens damage nearside

parking brake travel high

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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H271 TVG is a 1991 Citroen Ax in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 H271 TVG, 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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What year was H271 TVG registered?

H271 TVG is a 1991 Citroen Ax, first registered on 25 March 1991.

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