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L253 FWO

1994 Citroen Ax

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,044 mi
Last recorded84,044 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2009
Typical for 1994 Citroen Ax81,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL253 FWO
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2009 84,044 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 83,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 74,828 miles

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

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

both front seats lower parts loose

Fail 16 Dec 2008 74,828 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

both front seats lower parts loose

Pass 18 Dec 2007 63,442 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 63,442 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 59,191 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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L253 FWO is a 1994 Citroen Ax in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L253 FWO, 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 L253 FWO registered?

L253 FWO is a 1994 Citroen Ax, first registered on 31 May 1994.

Is L253 FWO safe to buy?

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