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K973 XEW

1992 Citroen Ax

Blue Diesel 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

173,061 mi
Last recorded173,061 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2007
Typical for 1992 Citroen Ax79,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK973 XEW
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2007 173,061 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 164,393 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 164,393 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2005 147,021 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 147,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/r tyre perished

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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K973 XEW is a 1992 Citroen Ax in Blue with a 1,360cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1992 Citroen Ax models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 79,985 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 K973 XEW, 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 34 years old, this Citroen Ax is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K973 XEW registered?

K973 XEW is a 1992 Citroen Ax, first registered on 22 August 1992.

Is K973 XEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K973 XEW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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