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R816 DOB

1998 Citroen Ax

Green Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,001 mi
Last recorded77,001 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Citroen Ax69,611 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR816 DOB
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2011 77,001 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 74,409 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 72,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 64,941 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 64,941 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 63,441 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 63,440 miles

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

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

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

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

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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R816 DOB is a 1998 Citroen Ax in Green with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 R816 DOB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R816 DOB registered?

R816 DOB is a 1998 Citroen Ax, first registered on 17 February 1998.

Is R816 DOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R816 DOB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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