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K140 FAV

1993 Citroen Ax

Blue Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

105,141 mi
Last recorded105,141 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2007
Typical for 1993 Citroen Ax80,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK140 FAV
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Dec 2007 105,141 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

Spare tyre defective

exhaust down pipe in very poor condition

nearside hand brake cable in very poor condition

slight binding in nearside rear brake

Pass 9 Jan 2007 97,976 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 97,944 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s handbrake effort low but overall effort above limit

Pass 30 Dec 2005 91,654 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 91,654 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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K140 FAV is a 1993 Citroen Ax in Blue with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1993 Citroen Ax models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 80,720 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 K140 FAV, 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 33 years old, this Citroen Ax is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K140 FAV registered?

K140 FAV is a 1993 Citroen Ax, first registered on 30 April 1993.

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