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K179 CEH

1993 Citroen Ax

White Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

56,002 mi
Last recorded56,002 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2010
Typical for 1993 Citroen Ax80,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK179 CEH
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2010 56,002 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 56,002 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 56,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 56,002 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 56,002 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 50,782 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 50,782 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 40,875 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 40,875 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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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K179 CEH is a 1993 Citroen Ax in White with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K179 CEH, 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 K179 CEH registered?

K179 CEH is a 1993 Citroen Ax, first registered on 14 January 1993.

Is K179 CEH safe to buy?

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