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K165 HWG

1993 Citroen Ax

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,219 mi
Last recorded85,219 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2008
Typical for 1993 Citroen Ax80,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK165 HWG
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2008 85,219 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 85,192 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

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

Slight damage to front No plate

Pass 9 Jan 2007 79,814 miles

Tailgate will not open from outside

Fail 2 Jan 2007 79,717 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F and O/S/R tyre walls cracking

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

boot lid will not open from outside

Pass 9 Jan 2006 73,255 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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K165 HWG is a 1993 Citroen Ax in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K165 HWG, 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 K165 HWG registered?

K165 HWG is a 1993 Citroen Ax, first registered on 28 May 1993.

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