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T167 DET

1999 Citroen Ax

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,300 mi
Last recorded72,300 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2010
Typical for 1999 Citroen Ax88,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT167 DET
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2010 72,300 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 72,300 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 68,021 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 68,006 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 61,900 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 61,884 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 54,811 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 54,809 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside passenger door does not open from the outside door handle , does open from the outside off the vehicle

Pass 5 Jul 2006 49,897 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 49,897 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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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T167 DET is a 1999 Citroen Ax in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Citroen Ax models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.5% with a typical mileage of 88,724 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 T167 DET, 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 27 years old, this Citroen Ax is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T167 DET registered?

T167 DET is a 1999 Citroen Ax, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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