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H596 XYV

1990 Citroen Ax

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,286 mi
Last recorded97,286 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 1990 Citroen Ax77,345 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH596 XYV
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2013 97,286 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 94,698 miles

brake load sensor has been removed

rear nplate delamanted

wheel center caps fitted and plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2012 94,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake load sensor has been removed

rear nplate delamanted

wheel center caps fitted and plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2011 86,945 miles

Battery insecure

brake load valve has been remove. later type wheel cylinder have been fitted by customer

Fail 28 May 2011 86,945 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Battery insecure

Fail 17 May 2011 86,925 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

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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H596 XYV is a 1990 Citroen Ax in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 H596 XYV, 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 H596 XYV registered?

H596 XYV is a 1990 Citroen Ax, first registered on 15 November 1990.

Is H596 XYV safe to buy?

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