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M285 GSU

1995 Citroen Ax

Blue Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,472 mi
Last recorded115,472 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2008
Typical for 1995 Citroen Ax77,656 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM285 GSU
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2008 115,472 miles

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

offside inner driveshaft gaiter split

rear bumper damaged

Fail 19 Aug 2008 115,742 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

offside inner driveshaft gaiter split

rear bumper damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2007 10,908 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 10,907 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 97,727 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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M285 GSU is a 1995 Citroen Ax in Blue with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 M285 GSU, 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 M285 GSU registered?

M285 GSU is a 1995 Citroen Ax, first registered on 31 May 1995.

Is M285 GSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M285 GSU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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