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M230 DFG

1995 Citroen Ax

Green Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,969 mi
Last recorded110,969 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 1995 Citroen Ax77,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM230 DFG
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 110,969 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 110,966 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users rear tail gate not locking (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front obligatory indirect vision device insecure sun visor (8.1.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 107,912 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 107,852 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users tail gate not locking (6.1.B.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 30 May 2015 105,390 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 102,370 miles

slight play in both the front wheels

Fail 28 May 2014 102,370 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight play in both the front wheels

Pass 30 May 2013 98,219 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 May 2012 94,945 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 17 May 2011 92,149 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 17 May 2011 92,149 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 87,321 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 83,758 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 83,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 80,707 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 80,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 76,094 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 73,376 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 73,376 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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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M230 DFG is a 1995 Citroen Ax in Green with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 M230 DFG, 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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M230 DFG is a 1995 Citroen Ax, first registered on 17 January 1995.

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