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L243 SFM

1994 Citroen Ax

White Diesel 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,208 mi
Last recorded33,208 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2010
Typical for 1994 Citroen Ax81,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL243 SFM
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2010 33,208 miles

Front inner wings badly corroded..

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Off/side rear door lock faulty..

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

Requires rear shoes..

Screen cracked out of sweep of wipers

Fail 2 Nov 2010 33,208 miles

Front inner wings badly corroded..

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Off/side rear door lock faulty..

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

Requires rear shoes..

Screen cracked out of sweep of wipers

Pass 2 Nov 2009 126,208 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 117,812 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

note condition of front number plate

Pass 28 Nov 2007 106,689 miles

Excessive corrosion O/S and N/S/F inner wings but not within 30cm of suspension mounts

Windscreen has damage over 40mm but outside swept area

Pass 28 Nov 2006 100,693 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 100,693 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 94,135 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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L243 SFM is a 1994 Citroen Ax in White with a 1,360cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L243 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 L243 SFM registered?

L243 SFM is a 1994 Citroen Ax, first registered on 17 March 1994.

Is L243 SFM safe to buy?

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