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J557 ETO

1992 Citroen Ax

Blue Diesel 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,905 mi
Last recorded74,905 miles
Recorded on16 May 2008
Typical for 1992 Citroen Ax79,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ557 ETO
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2008 74,905 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres perishing

front pads wearing low

tracking

Pass 28 Feb 2007 69,415 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 69,415 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2006 66,089 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 66,088 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2005 63,832 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2005 63,825 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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J557 ETO is a 1992 Citroen Ax in Blue with a 1,360cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 J557 ETO, 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 J557 ETO registered?

J557 ETO is a 1992 Citroen Ax, first registered on 30 June 1992.

Is J557 ETO safe to buy?

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