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M163 EMR

1995 Citroen Ax

Purple Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,739 mi
Last recorded78,739 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 1995 Citroen Ax77,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM163 EMR
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 78,739 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At joint with back box (7.1.2)

Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides track rod end (2.2.C.1c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both sides (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 78,691 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at joint to back box (7.1.2)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides track rod end (2.2.C.1c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both sides (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 76,347 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 76,336 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 74,750 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 74,750 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 70,171 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear registration plate deteriated/stained

Fail 13 Jun 2012 70,169 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear registration plate deteriated/stained

Pass 1 Mar 2011 61,895 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 52,572 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 45,755 miles

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE REAR RADIUS ARM

Fail 26 Feb 2009 45,746 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 passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE REAR RADIUS ARM

Pass 12 Feb 2008 39,511 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 38,615 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2007 38,589 miles

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

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

advise NSR door does not open from inside or outside

Pass 9 Feb 2006 37,248 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

near side and off side front tyres showing signs of wear in side walls

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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M163 EMR is a 1995 Citroen Ax in Purple with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1995 Citroen Ax models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 77,656 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 M163 EMR, 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 31 years old, this Citroen Ax is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M163 EMR is a 1995 Citroen Ax, first registered on 31 January 1995.

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