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L31 MFA

1994 Citroen Ax

Black Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

78,649 mi
Last recorded78,649 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 1994 Citroen Ax81,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL31 MFA
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2012 78,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

145/70/13 tyres on front /165/65/14 on front

Pass 23 Sep 2010 77,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

O/s/r tyre cracking

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 Sep 2010 77,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

O/s/r tyre cracking

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2009 75,029 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 75,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 67,084 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Sep 2008 67,084 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)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2007 54,752 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 44,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

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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L31 MFA is a 1994 Citroen Ax in Black with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L31 MFA, 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 L31 MFA registered?

L31 MFA is a 1994 Citroen Ax, first registered on 11 March 1994.

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