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M188 BOT

1995 Citroen Ax

Green Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

97,627 mi
Last recorded97,627 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 1995 Citroen Ax77,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM188 BOT
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 97,627 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside sill and front inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 97,612 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside sill and front inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 96,128 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 96,123 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2021 96,115 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear slight play in rear axle radias arm

Pass 22 Jul 2020 93,857 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 93,856 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 Jul 2019 86,536 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 86,536 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 86,220 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2015 85,818 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 85,818 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall badly perished (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 84,415 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion in o/s and n/s/f inner wings not within prescribed areas

Fail 9 Oct 2013 84,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion in o/s and n/s/f inner wings not within prescribed areas

Pass 20 Sep 2012 83,449 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s and n/s front inner wings corroded but not within prescribed area

o/s/f brake binding

Fail 14 Sep 2012 83,449 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s and n/s front inner wings corroded but not within prescribed area

o/s/f brake binding

Pass 22 Sep 2011 82,618 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

slight corrosion in o/s/f wheel arch

Fail 21 Sep 2011 82,618 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

slight corrosion in o/s/f wheel arch

Pass 1 Sep 2010 81,790 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s rear tyre perished, o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Sep 2010 81,790 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

o/s rear tyre perished, o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2009 80,490 miles

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall starting to perish

Pass 6 Aug 2008 78,761 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Sep 2006 78,607 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 78,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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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M188 BOT is a 1995 Citroen Ax in Green with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 M188 BOT, 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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M188 BOT is a 1995 Citroen Ax, first registered on 6 May 1995.

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