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L241 SCL

1994 Citroen Ax

Blue Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,525 mi
Last recorded76,525 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 1994 Citroen Ax81,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL241 SCL
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2013 76,525 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear torsion axle and mounts have corrosion

Fail 16 Sep 2013 76,520 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear torsion axle and mounts have corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2012 73,934 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 73,929 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 71,536 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 71,528 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Aug 2010 66,924 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

Nearside inner wing corroded under bonet

Offside rear tyre perished

Slight bind on offside front and rear brakes

Pass 11 Aug 2010 66,924 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside inner wing corroded under bonet

Offside rear tyre perished

Slight bind on offside front and rear brakes

Pass 30 Jul 2009 62,447 miles

exhaust front pipe rusty

front springs/legs rusting

number plates deteriorating

offside outer driveshaft gaiter deteriorating

oil leak on engine

tyres perishing

Fail 30 Jul 2009 62,442 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

exhaust front pipe rusty

front springs/legs rusting

number plates deteriorating

offside outer driveshaft gaiter deteriorating

oil leak on engine

tyres perishing

Fail 21 Jul 2008 57,507 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both number plates starting to discolour

front suspension legs and coil springs rusty

nearside rear floor starting to rust

offside front wishbone rear bush starting to split

offside outer driveshaft gaiter perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 21 Jul 2008 57,507 miles

both number plates starting to discolour

front suspension legs and coil springs rusty

nearside rear floor starting to rust

offside front wishbone rear bush starting to split

offside outer driveshaft gaiter perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 23 Jul 2007 52,821 miles

front coil springs rusty †offside outer driveshaft gaiter deteriorating †nearside front inner wing rusty-not within prescribed area †tyres perishing

Fail 23 Jul 2007 52,821 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front coil springs rusty †offside outer driveshaft gaiter deteriorating †nearside front inner wing rusty-not within prescribed area †tyres perishing

Pass 26 Jul 2006 48,108 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 48,108 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2005 43,141 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 43,138 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

rear wiper split

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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L241 SCL is a 1994 Citroen Ax in Blue with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 L241 SCL, 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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L241 SCL is a 1994 Citroen Ax, first registered on 28 January 1994.

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