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H491 BTT

1990 Citroen Ax

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,244 mi
Last recorded84,244 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2011
Typical for 1990 Citroen Ax77,345 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH491 BTT
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2011 84,244 miles

front brake flexible brake hoses perished

offside inner wing is corroded and holed

Fail 4 Jan 2011 84,242 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake flexible brake hoses perished

Pass 30 Oct 2009 82,441 miles

both front brake disc worn

nail in near side front tyre

o/s/f inner wing rust holed

spare tyre flat

Fail 23 Oct 2009 82,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front brake disc worn

nail in near side front tyre

o/s/f inner wing rust holed

spare tyre flat

Pass 26 Apr 2007 76,183 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 75,817 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake cables incorrecty routed

Pass 24 Apr 2006 69,970 miles

bonnet struts defective

engine coolant level warning light on

nail in tyre

Fail 12 Apr 2006 69,963 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet struts defective

engine coolant leval light on

nail in tyre

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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H491 BTT is a 1990 Citroen Ax in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 H491 BTT, 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 H491 BTT registered?

H491 BTT is a 1990 Citroen Ax, first registered on 30 August 1990.

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