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H278 BOU

1991 Citroen Ax

Blue Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,070 mi
Last recorded119,070 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2012
Typical for 1991 Citroen Ax79,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH278 BOU
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2012 119,070 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front seats poor condition and slightly loose

Fail 10 Jan 2012 119,039 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front seats poor condition and slightly loose

Pass 11 Jan 2011 116,895 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front number plate slightly cracked

slight corrosion on o/s/r wheel arch

Pass 7 Jan 2010 114,878 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 112,601 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 112,601 miles

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

fuel pipe from fuel pump starting to perish

Pass 10 Jan 2008 110,238 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 108,550 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 108,520 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 7 Jan 2006 107,184 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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H278 BOU is a 1991 Citroen Ax in Blue with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 H278 BOU, 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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H278 BOU is a 1991 Citroen Ax, first registered on 29 January 1991.

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