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VH 0454

1990 Citroen Ax

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

127,852 mi
Last recorded127,852 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Citroen Ax77,345 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVH 0454
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2026 127,852 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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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VH 0454 is a 1990 Citroen Ax in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1990 Citroen Ax models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 77,345 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 VH 0454, 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 36 years old, this Citroen Ax is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VH 0454 registered?

VH 0454 is a 1990 Citroen Ax, first registered on 1 June 1990.

Is VH 0454 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VH 0454 shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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