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M278 EKV

1995 Citroen Ax

Green Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

45,242 mi
Last recorded45,242 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 1995 Citroen Ax77,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM278 EKV
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2015 45,242 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Engine oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2014 41,501 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system

Corrosion to right hand sill panel

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 41,498 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Corrosion to exhaust system

Corrosion to right hand sill panel

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 39,558 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 39,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 34,304 miles

Both rear tyre walls perished

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

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

Right hand front tyre slightly perished

Pass 5 Aug 2011 30,024 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2011 30,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 26,064 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 25,920 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 25,605 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 25,193 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 24,638 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
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M278 EKV is a 1995 Citroen Ax in Green with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M278 EKV, 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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What year was M278 EKV registered?

M278 EKV is a 1995 Citroen Ax, first registered on 27 February 1995.

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