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K168 KGY

1993 Citroen Ax

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

49,371 mi
Last recorded49,371 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2013
Typical for 1993 Citroen Ax80,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK168 KGY
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2013 49,371 miles

front bumper loose

rear bumper loose

Fail 4 Apr 2013 49,371 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front bumper loose

rear bumper loose

Pass 1 Nov 2011 44,790 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 44,790 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 41,420 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

aux belt weak

Fail 1 Nov 2010 41,419 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

aux belt weak

Pass 4 Nov 2009 41,137 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 38,501 miles

All flexible brake hose ferrules slightly rusty

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 5 Nov 2008 38,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

All flexible brake hose ferrules slightly rusty

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 Oct 2007 37,809 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 37,809 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 36,463 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 36,463 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres cracking

spare tyre defective

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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K168 KGY is a 1993 Citroen Ax in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 K168 KGY, 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 K168 KGY registered?

K168 KGY is a 1993 Citroen Ax, first registered on 16 January 1993.

Is K168 KGY safe to buy?

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