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M226 AFV

1995 Citroen Ax

Green Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,724 mi
Last recorded62,724 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 1995 Citroen Ax77,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM226 AFV
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 62,724 miles

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

exhaust blow starting on rear box joint

rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Jul 2010 58,974 miles

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

corrosion in both front inner wing panels

front brake discs pitted and corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2010 58,974 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

corrosion in both front inner wing panels

front brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2008 58,115 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to the 1.6mm legal limit and is perishing

Fail 5 Sep 2008 58,115 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn close to the 1.6mm legal limit and is perishing

Pass 31 Aug 2007 52,708 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 45,376 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 45,283 miles

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

both rear brake hoses starting to show signs of cracking up

Pass 29 Jun 2005 37,657 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 37,657 miles

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

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

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

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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M226 AFV is a 1995 Citroen Ax in Green with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 M226 AFV, 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

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What year was M226 AFV registered?

M226 AFV is a 1995 Citroen Ax, first registered on 8 July 1995.

Is M226 AFV safe to buy?

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