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L266 SCL

1994 Citroen Ax

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

134,997 mi
Last recorded134,997 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2007
Typical for 1994 Citroen Ax81,605 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL266 SCL
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2007 134,997 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

both front tyres on legal limit

front brake disc inner faces corroded

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 2 Oct 2006 126,171 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 126,171 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2006 126,040 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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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L266 SCL is a 1994 Citroen Ax in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 L266 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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What year was L266 SCL registered?

L266 SCL is a 1994 Citroen Ax, first registered on 14 January 1994.

Is L266 SCL safe to buy?

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