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L229 SKV

1994 Citroen Ax

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,510 mi
Last recorded48,510 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2013
Typical for 1994 Citroen Ax81,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL229 SKV
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Dec 2013 48,510 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside front inner wing corroded.

Offside rear axle beam mounting has slight movement.

Pass 2 Jan 2013 40,168 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 32,304 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2011 32,304 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2010 25,204 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 25,007 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 24,118 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 23,778 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 23,458 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 21,729 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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L229 SKV is a 1994 Citroen Ax in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L229 SKV, 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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L229 SKV is a 1994 Citroen Ax, first registered on 25 January 1994.

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