CarVerify

Free Car Check

M218 UNM

1995 Citroen Ax

Blue Petrol 954cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2016
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,466 mi
Last recorded80,466 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 1995 Citroen Ax77,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM218 UNM
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 80,466 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 80,464 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

alternator bolt loose

Pass 4 Dec 2014 79,461 miles

corrosion in o/s/f inner wing chassis and o/s front and rear sill

front inner wings corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2013 76,782 miles

corrosion in n/s/f inner wing chassis

o/s/f & n/s/f inner wings corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2012 74,522 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s/f & n/s/f inner wings corroded

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 28 Nov 2011 73,103 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 69,638 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 69,630 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 66,568 miles

front inner arches corroding.

front tyres wearing on edges.

offside front brake begining to bind.

offside rear brake hose perishing.

Fail 2 Dec 2009 66,568 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front inner arches corroding.

front tyres wearing on edges.

offside front brake begining to bind.

offside rear brake hose perishing.

Pass 14 Nov 2008 66,486 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 66,486 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 13 Feb 2008 66,404 miles

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

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

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

offside front inner wing corroded not within prescribed area

slight in consistency to rear lights

Fail 12 Feb 2008 66,404 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

offside front inner wing corroded not within prescribed area

slight in consistency to rear lights

Pass 24 May 2007 62,377 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 62,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 May 2006 57,533 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 57,531 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 52,965 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 52,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

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
Full Citroen Ax reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M218 UNM is a 1995 Citroen Ax in Blue with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M218 UNM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M218 UNM?

You can check the full history of M218 UNM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M218 UNM registered?

M218 UNM is a 1995 Citroen Ax, first registered on 16 June 1995.

Is M218 UNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M218 UNM shows 20 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M218 UNM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M218 UNM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.