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H598 XGY

1990 Citroen Ax

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,017 mi
Last recorded76,017 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 1990 Citroen Ax77,345 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH598 XGY
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2014 76,017 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Bonnet prop is missing

Nearside wing mirror is missing

Radiator is leaking

Pass 23 Aug 2013 75,820 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 75,666 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 75,666 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 74,843 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 74,843 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 23 Aug 2010 73,572 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 73,572 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine misfiring

Pass 25 Aug 2009 72,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

holes caused by corrosion o/s and n/s of boot floor

Fail 25 Aug 2009 72,261 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

holes caused by corrosion o/s and n/s of boot floor

Pass 28 Aug 2008 71,153 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 69,826 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 68,576 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 68,576 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Coolant leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet secondary catch inop

rear tyres starting to perish

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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H598 XGY is a 1990 Citroen Ax in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H598 XGY, 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 H598 XGY registered?

H598 XGY is a 1990 Citroen Ax, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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