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H948 GHP

1990 Citroen Ax

White Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,272 mi
Last recorded81,272 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 1990 Citroen Ax77,345 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH948 GHP
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 81,272 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 81,272 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 77,085 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 77,085 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 74,968 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 74,968 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 69,070 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 69,070 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 65,249 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 65,223 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise front brake discs worn advise vehicle structure corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2008 63,818 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise front brake discs corroded on edges advise rear noplate slighty discoloured advise cut in o/s/f tyre inner sidewall

Pass 12 Jan 2007 62,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise n/s/f shockabsorber worn †advise front brake discs corroded on edges

Pass 23 Jan 2006 60,070 miles

advise o/s headlamp condensated †advise front brake discs corroded on edges †advise rear tyre side walls perished 135/70/13 †advise fuel staines on plastic fuel tank

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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H948 GHP is a 1990 Citroen Ax in White with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 H948 GHP, 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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H948 GHP is a 1990 Citroen Ax, first registered on 26 October 1990.

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