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J316 ERR

1992 Citroen Ax

Blue Diesel 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

140,372 mi
Last recorded140,372 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 1992 Citroen Ax79,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ316 ERR
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 140,372 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 140,372 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 131,270 miles

general body corrosion

Fail 13 Oct 2017 131,270 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

general body corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2016 129,521 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 129,521 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 121,035 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 121,035 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 115,975 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2014 115,975 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 108,953 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 108,953 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 May 2011 96,628 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 96,628 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 82,927 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front wiper rubber split

o/s/n/s front bumper mounts corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2009 74,758 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 74,758 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 71,761 miles

advise front brake disc wear

Pass 14 May 2007 68,684 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 12 May 2006 66,061 miles

Some areas of rust on under body.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 May 2006 66,061 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Some areas of rust on under body.

Pass 10 May 2005 63,430 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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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J316 ERR is a 1992 Citroen Ax in Blue with a 1,360cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 J316 ERR, 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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J316 ERR is a 1992 Citroen Ax, first registered on 30 May 1992.

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