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K183 XRD

1993 Citroen Ax

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,413 mi
Last recorded94,413 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2008
Typical for 1993 Citroen Ax80,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK183 XRD
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2008 94,413 miles

corrosion to offside front wheelarch

offside rear footbrake effort low

slight play in offside front lower suspension arm bush

Fail 1 Jul 2008 94,402 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Brake level warning light comes on when pedal depressed.

Brake pedal rubber starting to wear.

Corrosion to chassis and suspension components.

Damage to front crossmember.

Fuel cap stiff to open.

Gearbox oil leak.

N/s/r tyre perishing.

Play in o/s/f suspension arm rear bush.

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 91,820 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 91,807 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

emissions just within tolerances

nearside rear lense damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2006 89,296 miles

offside rear footbrake effort low

small blow rear exhaust box joint area

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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K183 XRD 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 K183 XRD, 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 K183 XRD registered?

K183 XRD is a 1993 Citroen Ax, first registered on 8 April 1993.

Is K183 XRD safe to buy?

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