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K161 XJM

1993 Citroen Ax

White Diesel 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,367 mi
Last recorded121,367 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 1993 Citroen Ax80,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK161 XJM
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2012 121,367 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

corrosion both front inner arches

crack in n/s headlight lens

o/s/r tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2011 102,895 miles

Auxiliary drive belt in poor condition

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion to O/S/F chassis in engine bay

Front front lower suspension arm rear bushes in slightly poor condition

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

Slight corrosion to rear chassis

Slight damage to N/S/F head lamp lens

Windscreen wiper slightly poor

Fail 23 Mar 2011 102,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Auxiliary drive belt in poor condition

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion to O/S/F chassis in engine bay

Front front lower suspension arm rear bushes in slightly poor condition

N/S/F tyre close to legal limit

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

Rear service brake balance poor

Slight corrosion to rear chassis

Slight damage to N/S/F head lamp lens

Spare tyre has ply cords exposed

Windscreen wiper slightly poor

Pass 31 Mar 2010 95,783 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 95,779 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2009 87,143 miles

rear tyres perishing

front inner wings rusted

Pass 14 Mar 2008 85,609 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 82,365 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 77,268 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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K161 XJM is a 1993 Citroen Ax in White with a 1,360cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K161 XJM, 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 K161 XJM registered?

K161 XJM is a 1993 Citroen Ax, first registered on 12 March 1993.

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