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Citroen AX MOT Results

58.1% pass rate
from 86 tests in 2017
(43% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen AX is unusually good or bad.

  • 26% fail on Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
    • 10% fail on Headlamps (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 10% fail on Headlamp (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 9.3% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 8.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 8.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 3.5% fail on All direction indicators
        • 3.5% fail on Individual lamps
        • 1.2% fail on Side repeaters
    • 5.8% fail on Position lamps
      • 4.7% fail on Rear lamps
      • 1.2% fail on Front lamps
    • 4.7% fail on Horn
    • 3.5% fail on Registration plate lamp
    • 3.5% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.2% fail on Battery
    • 1.2% fail on Hazard warning
      • 1.2% fail on Switch
  • 17% fail on Brakes
    • 10% fail on Hydraulic systems (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 8.1% fail on Components (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 7.0% fail on Pipes (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Hoses
        • 1.2% fail on Reservoirs
      • 3.5% fail on Leaks (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
    • 10% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.8% fail on Front wheels
      • 5.8% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 4.7% fail on Rear wheels
      • 4.7% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.2% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.2% fail on Parking brake
      • 1.2% fail on Condition
    • 1.2% fail on Restricted movement
  • 16% fail on Suspension
    • 10% fail on Prescribed areas (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 8.1% fail on Component mounting (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Subframe mounting
    • 3.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.5% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
    • 3.5% fail on Drive shafts
      • 3.5% fail on Front drive shafts
        • 3.5% fail on Constant velocity joints
    • 1.2% fail on Trailing arms
      • 1.2% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
    • 1.2% fail on Tie bars/rods
      • 1.2% fail on Condition
    • 1.2% fail on Torque/reaction arms
      • 1.2% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
    • 1.2% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.2% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
    • 1.2% fail on Wheel bearings
      • 1.2% fail on Front
    • 1.2% fail on Shock absorbers
      • 1.2% fail on Condition
  • 14% fail on Driver's view of the road
    • 12% fail on Washers (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Wipers
    • 1.2% fail on Mirrors
  • 8.1% fail on Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 8.1% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 8.1% fail on Prescribed areas (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 5.8% fail on Steering
    • 5.8% fail on Steering system
      • 4.7% fail on Track rod end
      • 1.2% fail on Steering rack
  • 5.8% fail on Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
    • 2.3% fail on Emissions
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.2% fail on Fuel system
      • 1.2% fail on Cap
    • 1.2% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 4.7% fail on Tyres
    • 2.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.2% fail on Size/type
    • 1.2% fail on Condition
  • 4.7% fail on Body, Structure and General Items
    • 2.3% fail on Body security (44 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Body condition
    • 2.3% fail on Seats
      • 2.3% fail on Drivers
  • 1.2% fail on Registration plates and VIN
    • 1.2% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
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