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J438 BCH

1992 Citroen Ax

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

72,863 mi
Last recorded72,863 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2008
Typical for 1992 Citroen Ax79,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ438 BCH
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2008 72,863 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

crack in front number plate

Fail 20 Jun 2008 72,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

crack in front number plate

Fail 12 Jun 2008 72,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 69,730 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 69,730 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 67,147 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 67,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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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J438 BCH is a 1992 Citroen Ax in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 J438 BCH, 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 J438 BCH registered?

J438 BCH is a 1992 Citroen Ax, first registered on 14 February 1992.

Is J438 BCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J438 BCH shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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