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K186 KNU

1993 Citroen Ax

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,152 mi
Last recorded116,152 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 1993 Citroen Ax80,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK186 KNU
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 116,152 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre sidewalls perished

rear wiper blade split

Fail 29 Mar 2012 116,062 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre sidewalls perished

rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Apr 2011 108,034 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN 1.6MM SEE TYRE REPORT!!

COOLANT LEAK( INLET MANIFOLD )

SPARE TYRE FLAT

STONECHIP IN WINDSCREEN

WIPER BLADE SMEARING SLIGHTLY

Fail 26 Mar 2011 107,876 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN 1.6MM SEE TYRE REPORT!!

COOLANT LEAK( INLET MANIFOLD )

SPARE TYRE FLAT

STONECHIP IN WINDSCREEN

WIPER BLADE SMEARING SLIGHTLY

Pass 1 Apr 2010 99,755 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 99,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 92,826 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Spare tyre defective

x2 front inner wings behind headlights corroded and holed but within prescribed areas

Fail 12 Mar 2009 92,826 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

x2 front inner wings behind headlights corroded and holed but within prescribed areas

Pass 19 Feb 2008 85,609 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 49,179 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 43,999 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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K186 KNU is a 1993 Citroen Ax in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 K186 KNU, 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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K186 KNU is a 1993 Citroen Ax, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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