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K171 CEF

1993 Citroen Ax

Red Diesel 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,677 mi
Last recorded61,677 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2011
Typical for 1993 Citroen Ax80,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK171 CEF
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2011 61,677 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside rear window broken

Fail 14 Nov 2011 61,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside rear window broken

Pass 29 Oct 2010 59,405 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 29 Oct 2010 59,405 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2009 58,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Nov 2009 58,140 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 52,484 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 43,562 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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K171 CEF is a 1993 Citroen Ax in Red with a 1,360cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K171 CEF, 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 K171 CEF registered?

K171 CEF is a 1993 Citroen Ax, first registered on 2 April 1993.

Is K171 CEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for K171 CEF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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