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R845 CSU

1998 Citroen Ax

Blue Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,355 mi
Last recorded131,355 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Citroen Ax69,611 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR845 CSU
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2010 131,355 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 131,355 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 121,820 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 121,820 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 112,323 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 112,323 miles

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 102,766 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 93,544 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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R845 CSU is a 1998 Citroen Ax in Blue with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R845 CSU, 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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What year was R845 CSU registered?

R845 CSU is a 1998 Citroen Ax, first registered on 27 January 1998.

Is R845 CSU safe to buy?

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