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H401 HBU

1991 Citroen Ax

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,973 mi
Last recorded62,973 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 1991 Citroen Ax79,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH401 HBU
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 62,973 miles

corrosion to brake pipes in areas

corrosion to suspension coil springs

slight wheel bind from nearside rear.

Pass 2 Nov 2012 62,972 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust front section deteriorated

exhaust middle section deteriorated

exhaust rear section deteriorated

nearside outer cill covered with plastic body moulding at time of test

offside outer cill covered with plastic body moulding at time of test

Fail 25 Oct 2012 62,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

exhaust front section deteriorated

exhaust middle section deteriorated

exhaust rear section deteriorated

nearside outer cill covered with plastic body moulding at time of test

offside outer cill covered with plastic body moulding at time of test

Pass 9 Oct 2007 61,731 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 61,690 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Advise general condition

Advise nearside, and offside front inner wings corroded, outside prescribed area

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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H401 HBU is a 1991 Citroen Ax in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 H401 HBU, 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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H401 HBU is a 1991 Citroen Ax, first registered on 30 April 1991.

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