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K256 XVP

1993 Citroen Ax

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,673 mi
Last recorded40,673 miles
Recorded on10 May 2011
Typical for 1993 Citroen Ax80,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK256 XVP
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2011 40,673 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded on inside

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 29,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

instrument panel nit working,n/s/f bumper bracket off,o/s/f and n/s/f chassis damaged,o/s/r and n/s/r brake discs pitted,front and rear suspension not original,

Fail 11 Feb 2009 29,793 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 22,666 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 87,459 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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K256 XVP is a 1993 Citroen Ax in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K256 XVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K256 XVP registered?

K256 XVP is a 1993 Citroen Ax, first registered on 29 January 1993.

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