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K26 XNE

1993 Citroen Ax

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,157 mi
Last recorded68,157 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2008
Typical for 1993 Citroen Ax80,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK26 XNE
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2008 68,157 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2008 68,152 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 65,612 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 64,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 59,709 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 58,033 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 58,033 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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K26 XNE is a 1993 Citroen Ax in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K26 XNE, 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 K26 XNE registered?

K26 XNE is a 1993 Citroen Ax, first registered on 1 January 1993.

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