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J431 OCW

1992 Citroen Ax

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

160,060 mi
Last recorded160,060 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Citroen Ax79,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ431 OCW
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 160,060 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 159,929 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 159,270 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2023 159,262 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

service brake efficiency 54% -low

Pass 3 May 2022 159,016 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2022 159,009 miles

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 158,683 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 158,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 158,031 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 158,031 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 157,246 miles

Nearside Front brake flexi hose slightly perished at each end

Pass 5 Apr 2016 156,814 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 156,800 miles

Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Front Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 155,631 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

corroded boot floor

Fail 19 Jan 2008 155,620 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

boot floor corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2006 141,827 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 141,827 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on both inner wings outside prescribed area

general corrosion starting throughout vehical bordreline in places

security of offside headlamp

Pass 10 Nov 2005 136,668 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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J431 OCW is a 1992 Citroen Ax in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 J431 OCW, 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 J431 OCW registered?

J431 OCW is a 1992 Citroen Ax, first registered on 30 June 1992.

Is J431 OCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J431 OCW shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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