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H398 EEW

1991 Citroen Ax

Grey Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,968 mi
Last recorded39,968 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2012
Typical for 1991 Citroen Ax79,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH398 EEW
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2012 39,968 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 39,929 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Nov 2011 36,285 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 31,185 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2010 31,183 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 26,434 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 26,434 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 21,586 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 16,540 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 13,842 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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H398 EEW is a 1991 Citroen Ax in Grey with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H398 EEW, 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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H398 EEW is a 1991 Citroen Ax, first registered on 25 January 1991.

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