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R724 BLC

1998 Citroen Ax

Blue Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

177,026 mi
Last recorded177,026 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Citroen Ax69,611 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR724 BLC
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 177,026 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 177,026 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2017 176,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear bumper insecure

Pass 18 Jun 2016 170,970 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 170,970 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low INSECURE (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2015 161,427 miles

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

Oil leak

front wheel caps fitted not allowing full inspection of front brakes

Fail 13 Jun 2015 161,424 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Oil leak

front wheel caps fitted not allowing full inspection of front brakes

Pass 19 Jun 2014 156,856 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 153,922 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 153,921 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre has inner wear

Pass 29 Jun 2012 144,257 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 144,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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R724 BLC is a 1998 Citroen Ax in Blue with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Citroen Ax models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 69,611 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 R724 BLC, 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 28 years old, this Citroen Ax is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R724 BLC is a 1998 Citroen Ax, first registered on 13 January 1998.

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