MOT Status
ValidMileage
160,060 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
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))
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
Nearside Front brake flexi hose slightly perished at each end
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)
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
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
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
How Reliable is the Citroen Ax?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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