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J359 KMW

1992 Citroen Ax

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

51,743 mi
Last recorded51,743 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 1992 Citroen Ax79,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ359 KMW
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2013 51,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2012 47,011 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2012 47,011 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 46,092 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 46,092 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 44,894 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 44,894 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 43,442 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 43,442 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 41,993 miles

o s f inner wing rusted & hold

Fail 10 Jun 2008 41,993 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o s f inner wing rusted & hold

Pass 12 Jun 2007 40,409 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2007 40,409 miles

Rear 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)

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

offside front inner wing rusty

Pass 12 Jun 2006 38,995 miles

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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J359 KMW is a 1992 Citroen Ax in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J359 KMW, 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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J359 KMW is a 1992 Citroen Ax, first registered on 17 June 1992.

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