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M282 YWU

1995 Citroen Ax

Green Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

35,264 mi
Last recorded35,264 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2011
Typical for 1995 Citroen Ax77,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM282 YWU
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2011 35,264 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 35,264 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 33,630 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 33,630 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 31,992 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 30,458 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 30,458 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear silencer badly corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2007 28,331 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 28,331 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 26,042 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 26,039 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2005 23,035 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2005 23,035 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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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M282 YWU 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 53.8%.

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 M282 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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What year was M282 YWU registered?

M282 YWU is a 1995 Citroen Ax, first registered on 29 June 1995.

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