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J229 EAU

1992 Citroen Ax

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,478 mi
Last recorded74,478 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2005
Typical for 1992 Citroen Ax79,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ229 EAU
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2005 74,478 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 74,476 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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J229 EAU is a 1992 Citroen Ax in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Citroen Ax models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 79,985 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 J229 EAU, 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 34 years old, this Citroen Ax is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J229 EAU registered?

J229 EAU is a 1992 Citroen Ax, first registered on 31 March 1992.

Is J229 EAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J229 EAU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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