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M189 BVF

1995 Citroen Ax

Blue Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,301 mi
Last recorded114,301 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 1995 Citroen Ax77,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM189 BVF
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2011 114,301 miles

All metal brake pipes and underside of vehocle coated with under seal.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside door mirror has been repaired.

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre worn on inner raised edge, no reinforcement visible.

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 104,902 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

near side front and off side front inner wings corroded and holed but not considered to be in prescribed areas.(near side just outside prescribed area)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 96,481 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 96,481 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 87,204 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 74,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s rear tyre cracked and wearing unevenly on inner edge.

Pass 20 Jul 2006 71,811 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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M189 BVF is a 1995 Citroen Ax in Blue with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M189 BVF, 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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What year was M189 BVF registered?

M189 BVF is a 1995 Citroen Ax, first registered on 21 April 1995.

Is M189 BVF safe to buy?

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