CarVerify

Free Car Check

M273 RAX

1995 Citroen Ax

Red Petrol 954cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 Citroen Ax77,656 mi
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

RegistrationM273 RAX
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1995
ColourRed
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

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019

Nearside Rear Outer sill rusty

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2019

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear outer sill rusty

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear number plate worn

Pass 27 Nov 2018 63,564 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 63,562 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 63,562 miles

Front Both brakes binding slightly

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 63,504 miles

Engine oil leak

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Corrosion in wheel arch

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 63,504 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

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

Engine oil leak

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Corrosion in wheel arch

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 63,398 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 63,396 miles

Front front brake binding BOTH SIDES (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 63,186 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2014 63,186 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2013 63,019 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 63,019 miles

Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 62,876 miles

movement in both front strut top mounts

osf brake binding

osf floor rusted

rear no.plate deteriorated

slight earth fault at rear lights

slight movement in rear axle mounts bushes

Fail 8 Nov 2012 62,876 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

movement in both front strut top mounts

osf brake binding

osf floor rusted

rear no.plate deteriorated

slight earth fault at rear lights

slight movement in rear axle mounts bushes

Pass 9 Nov 2011 62,666 miles

earth fault osr lights

exhaust heatshield loose

movement in steering rack

oil leak

osf brake grabbing

osr tyre sidewall cracking

rear no.plate deteriorated

Pass 10 Nov 2010 62,438 miles

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

slight movement in h/brake lever

Fail 8 Nov 2010 62,438 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight movement in h/brake lever

Pass 13 Nov 2009 62,119 miles

front brake discs rusty

oil leak

rear no.plate

Pass 13 Nov 2008 61,706 miles

engine oil leak

front and centre exhaust rusted

osr tyre cracking and on limit

rear no,plate

Fail 12 Nov 2008 61,706 miles

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

engine oil leak

front and centre exhaust rusted

osr tyre cracking and on limit

rear no,plate

Pass 19 Nov 2007 61,370 miles

engine oil leak

nsr brake flexi splitting

osr tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 16 Nov 2006 60,996 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 60,994 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 60,464 miles

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

M273 RAX is a 1995 Citroen Ax in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 M273 RAX, 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 M273 RAX?

You can check the full history of M273 RAX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M273 RAX registered?

M273 RAX is a 1995 Citroen Ax, first registered on 30 June 1995.

Is M273 RAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M273 RAX shows 25 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 M273 RAX 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 M273 RAX. 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.