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L130 DLJ

1994 Citroen Ax

Purple Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2010
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

61,878 mi
Last recorded61,878 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2009
Typical for 1994 Citroen Ax81,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL130 DLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2009 61,878 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 61,878 miles

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

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

Oil leak

windscreen delaminating near the bottom

Pass 5 Aug 2008 55,614 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 55,608 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2007 50,106 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 50,100 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 42,109 miles

brake pipes covered in grease

off side frount brake disc possibly contaminated with oil

oil leak

rear tyres perished † †

windsceen delaminating

Fail 14 Aug 2006 42,109 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE

OFF SIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC POSSIBLY CONTAMINATED WITH OIL

Oil leak

REAR TYRES PERISHED

WINDSCREEN DELAMINATING

Fail 6 Jul 2006 41,907 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

n/s/r door not open from outside

Pass 2 Aug 2005 40,140 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 40,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Fail 28 Jul 2005 40,116 miles

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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L130 DLJ is a 1994 Citroen Ax in Purple with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

Across all 1994 Citroen Ax models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 81,605 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 L130 DLJ, 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 32 years old, this Citroen Ax is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L130 DLJ is a 1994 Citroen Ax, first registered on 22 June 1994.

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