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K157 XRD

1993 Citroen Ax

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

128,621 mi
Last recorded128,621 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Citroen Ax80,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK157 XRD
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 128,621 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 128,515 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 128,018 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 126,712 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 126,406 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 124,257 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 6 Oct 2012 115,562 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 115,562 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 117,215 miles

no cat fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2010 116,796 miles

c.v boots cracked

chip in screen

slight play in front top shock mounts

Pass 2 Apr 2009 115,765 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 115,035 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 113,734 miles

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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K157 XRD is a 1993 Citroen Ax in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K157 XRD, 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 K157 XRD registered?

K157 XRD is a 1993 Citroen Ax, first registered on 25 March 1993.

Is K157 XRD safe to buy?

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