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V87 KKV

1999 Citroen Ax

Black Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

131,897 mi
Last recorded131,897 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 1999 Citroen Ax88,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV87 KKV
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 131,897 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

car has various areas of surface rust and has been welded in various places

Pass 25 Jun 2016 131,897 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 131,897 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2015 126,579 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 122,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 17 May 2014 122,094 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 117,366 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 117,366 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2012 111,432 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 111,278 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 104,769 miles

Left Front Foglamp Missing

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 104,765 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FRont Brake Discs Worn (See brake effiency results)

Front Number Plate Cracked

Left Front Foglamp Missing

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)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 94,387 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 94,384 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 85,950 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 83,599 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 80,112 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 80,112 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 75,815 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 72,294 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 72,284 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service 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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V87 KKV is a 1999 Citroen Ax in Black with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 V87 KKV, 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 V87 KKV registered?

V87 KKV is a 1999 Citroen Ax, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V87 KKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V87 KKV shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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