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L223 SFM

1994 Citroen Ax

Blue Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

42,967 mi
Last recorded42,967 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 1994 Citroen Ax81,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL223 SFM
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 42,967 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 42,967 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 38,900 miles

front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Fail 4 Apr 2014 38,900 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 4 Apr 2013 33,372 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 33,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 29,706 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 29,649 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 28,526 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 28,526 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 27,437 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 25,958 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 25,958 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 24,261 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 22,227 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 20,123 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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L223 SFM is a 1994 Citroen Ax in Blue with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 L223 SFM, 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 L223 SFM registered?

L223 SFM is a 1994 Citroen Ax, first registered on 26 February 1994.

Is L223 SFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L223 SFM shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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