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H898 FOY

1990 Citroen Ax

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,522 mi
Last recorded113,522 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2007
Typical for 1990 Citroen Ax77,345 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH898 FOY
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2007 113,522 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 113,430 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 111,908 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 111,870 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 109,936 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 109,838 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Battery tray abit corroded

Both front tyres have nails stuck at inner tread areas

Front b/hoses abit perrished slightly

N/S/F inner wing/wheel arch area behind H/light corroded through but not yet within fail limits at time of test

N/S/R inner sill abit corroded slightly and outer sill abit damaged and rear sill/wheel arch edge abit corroded

O/S/F indicator lens abit cracked

O/S/R Wheel trim abit loose

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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H898 FOY is a 1990 Citroen Ax in Black with a 1,124cc 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 H898 FOY, 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 H898 FOY registered?

H898 FOY is a 1990 Citroen Ax, first registered on 31 October 1990.

Is H898 FOY safe to buy?

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