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S560 DCT

1998 Citroen Ax

Green Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,999 mi
Last recorded99,999 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Citroen Ax69,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS560 DCT
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2013 99,999 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 99,999 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 99,999 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 99,999 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Mar 2009 98,704 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 98,704 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 88,503 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 80,499 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 80,499 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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S560 DCT is a 1998 Citroen Ax in Green with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S560 DCT, 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 S560 DCT registered?

S560 DCT is a 1998 Citroen Ax, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S560 DCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S560 DCT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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