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J489 MJL

1992 Citroen Ax

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

86,224 mi
Last recorded86,224 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 1992 Citroen Ax79,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ489 MJL
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2017 86,224 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer wing corroded shape edge (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' wiper parking in view (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

boot floor corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2016 85,177 miles

Boot floor corroded

Front brake discs corroded on inner surface

Nearside front outer sill corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 85,162 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Under sill (5.2.6)

Boot floor corroded

Front brake discs corroded on inner surface

Nearside front outer sill corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 83,272 miles

nearside front touter sill corroded

nearside rear outer body cracked

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2015 83,265 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside front touter sill corroded

nearside rear outer body cracked

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2014 81,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 81,942 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 80,848 miles

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

drivers seat doesnt have full aft movement

n/s/r tyre perished and cracking

Fail 27 Mar 2013 80,844 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

drivers seat doesnt have full aft movement

n/s/r tyre perished and cracking

Pass 27 Mar 2012 79,769 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 79,766 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 77,537 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 77,537 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 75,721 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 75,721 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 74,381 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 72,883 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 69,718 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 66,817 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 66,817 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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J489 MJL is a 1992 Citroen Ax in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 J489 MJL, 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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J489 MJL is a 1992 Citroen Ax, first registered on 27 February 1992.

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