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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Citroen AX. Check any AX by registration number below.

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82.3%

Avg Pass Rate

-2.5%

vs Citroen Avg

20

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Citroen AX — MOT Reliability Overview

The Citroen AX has an average MOT pass rate of 82.3%, which is 2.5 percentage points below the Citroen brand average of 84.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the AX is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Citroen AX fails its MOT are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle., emissions test unable to be completed. If you are preparing your AX for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Citroen AX, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Citroen AX performs at MOT across different model years.

2008

Based on 71 vehicles

83.1%Good
Citroen average: 84.7%

2007

Based on 101 vehicles

82.2%Good
Citroen average: 84.7%
Mileage at 3yr

166k mi

2006

Based on 54 vehicles

70.4%Average
Citroen average: 84.7%

2004

Based on 57 vehicles

80.7%Good
Citroen average: 84.7%
Mileage at 5yr

157k mi

2003

Based on 125 vehicles

90.4%Excellent
Citroen average: 84.7%
Mileage at 10yr

143k mi

2002

Based on 243 vehicles

81.5%Good
Citroen average: 84.7%
Mileage at 10yr

141k mi

2001

Based on 488 vehicles

81.4%Good
Citroen average: 84.7%
Mileage at 10yr

148k mi

2000

Based on 444 vehicles

84.5%Good
Citroen average: 84.7%
Mileage at 10yr

155k mi

1999

Based on 842 vehicles

81.9%Good
Citroen average: 84.7%
Mileage at 10yr

149k mi

1998

Based on 611 vehicles

82.5%Good
Citroen average: 84.7%
Mileage at 10yr

151k mi

1997

Based on 738 vehicles

86.3%Excellent
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

3.1%

Retest Rate

25.0%

1996

Based on 2,408 vehicles

84.5%Good
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

3.8%

Retest Rate

25.2%

1995

Based on 1,942 vehicles

83.0%Good
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

3.0%

Retest Rate

22.1%

1994

Based on 1,405 vehicles

84.2%Good
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.0%

Retest Rate

18.2%

1993

Based on 1,141 vehicles

84.0%Good
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

1.2%

Retest Rate

29.3%

1992

Based on 1,150 vehicles

84.3%Good
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

3.9%

Retest Rate

18.4%

1991

Based on 1,017 vehicles

85.1%Excellent
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

4.3%

1990

Based on 854 vehicles

84.9%Good
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.0%

Retest Rate

12.0%

1989

Based on 68 vehicles

76.5%Good
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

16.0%

0

Based on 417 vehicles

73.6%Average
Citroen average: 84.7%
Mileage at 5yr

74k mi

Top MOT Failures — Citroen AX

The most common reasons a Citroen AX fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

9.6%
2

Brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle.

6.0%
3

Emissions test unable to be completed

4.7%
4

A position lamp adversely affected by the operation of any other lamp

4.3%
5

A flexible brake hose excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched

3.7%

Citroen AX — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Citroen AX MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Citroen AX?
The average MOT pass rate for the Citroen AX is 82.3% compared to the Citroen average of 84.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Citroen AX?
The most common MOT failures on the Citroen AX are: The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired (9.6%), Brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. (6.0%), Emissions test unable to be completed (4.7%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Citroen AX reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 82.3%, the Citroen AX is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Citroen AX?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Citroen AX?
Typical mileage for the Citroen AX: 166,176 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used AX to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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