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M268 YWU

1995 Citroen Ax

Blue Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,576 mi
Last recorded91,576 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2011
Typical for 1995 Citroen Ax77,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM268 YWU
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2011 91,576 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

both front and offside rear flexy brake hoses have corroded ferrules

both rear tyres perishing

nearside rear service brake reading low compaired to offside

Fail 8 Sep 2011 91,569 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 90,181 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 89,014 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 8 Sep 2009 89,011 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 3 Sep 2008 87,029 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 87,024 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 84,276 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 81,090 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

Oil leak

Slight corrosion offside front inner wing

Fail 9 Sep 2006 81,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

slight corrosion offside front inner wing

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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M268 YWU is a 1995 Citroen Ax in Blue with a 954cc 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 M268 YWU, 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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M268 YWU is a 1995 Citroen Ax, first registered on 15 June 1995.

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