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H962 XGW

1990 Citroen Ax

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

81,151 mi
Last recorded81,151 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2010
Typical for 1990 Citroen Ax77,345 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH962 XGW
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2010 81,151 miles

Corrosion on front brake discs

Corrosion on rear and front to rear brake pipes

Oil leak from engine oil presure switch

Unable to fully check sills due to plastic covers

Fail 21 Jun 2010 81,151 miles

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Corrosion on front brake discs

Corrosion on rear and front to rear brake pipes

Oil leak from engine oil presure switch

Unable to fully check sills due to plastic covers

Fail 17 Jun 2009 80,635 miles

Corrosion on rear brake pipes

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Unable to check sills due to plastic covers

Pass 17 Jun 2009 80,635 miles

Corrosion on rear brake pipes

Unable to check sills due to plastic covers

Fail 1 Jul 2008 80,370 miles

Corrosion on rear brake pipes

Engine coolant loss during emissions test

Slight eart faulr near side rear lights

Unable to check sills due to plastic covers

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 80,370 miles

Corrosion on rear brake pipes

Engine coolant loss during emissions test

Slight eart faulr near side rear lights

Unable to check sills due to plastic covers

Pass 21 Jun 2007 79,833 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Unable to check sills due to plastic covers

Pass 5 Jul 2006 79,252 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 79,252 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion on rear brake pipes

Corrosion on rear flexi brake hose ferrals

Unable to check sill due to plastic covers

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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H962 XGW is a 1990 Citroen Ax in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 H962 XGW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H962 XGW registered?

H962 XGW is a 1990 Citroen Ax, first registered on 25 August 1990.

Is H962 XGW safe to buy?

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