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L161 RES

1994 Citroen Ax

Black Diesel 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,612 mi
Last recorded155,612 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2009
Typical for 1994 Citroen Ax81,605 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL161 RES
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2009 155,612 miles

all brake pipes greased

oil leak from engine

Fail 24 Mar 2009 155,612 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

all brake pipes greased

oil leak from engine

Pass 8 Apr 2008 147,491 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 147,491 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure..

Both rear brake flexi hoses badly cracked..

Indicators not self-cancelling..

Nail in nearside front tyre..

Offside rear lamp cluster loose..Slight bad earth on both rear lamps..

Pass 22 Mar 2007 138,194 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 138,194 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insecure..

front brakes on ballace limit..(19%imballance)

indicators not self-cancelling..

oil leak from engine..

spare tyre flat..

Pass 7 Apr 2006 135,021 miles

front brakes out of balance on limit

left hand windscreen cracked

Fail 4 Apr 2006 135,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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L161 RES is a 1994 Citroen Ax in Black with a 1,360cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L161 RES, 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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What year was L161 RES registered?

L161 RES is a 1994 Citroen Ax, first registered on 28 January 1994.

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