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A16 AYE

1997 Citroen Ax

Red Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

151,823 mi
Last recorded151,823 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Citroen Ax70,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 AYE
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 Feb 2016 151,823 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear outer sill corroded to excess (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded to excess (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner wheel arch corroded to excess (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear outer sill corroded to excess (2.4.A.3)

front number plate faded near limit

handbrake has small amount of sideways movemnent

oiffside tyre valves worn near limit

Pass 2 Mar 2015 142,785 miles

offside rear outer sill corroded to the limit at time of test.

Pass 10 Feb 2014 132,433 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 122,843 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 112,538 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 102,014 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 93,079 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 81,413 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 77,746 miles

Corrosion to offside front chassis rail.

Corrosion to rear silencer joint pipe area.

Pass 7 Mar 2007 76,214 miles

both front cv gaiters leaking slightly from under clips.(not split)

both rear tyres badly cracking

n/s mirror damaged

o/s/f floor pan starting to corrode

rear exhaust box joint corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2006 74,129 miles

both rear tyres badly cracked on outer walls

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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A16 AYE is a 1997 Citroen Ax in Red with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1997 Citroen Ax models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 70,668 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 A16 AYE, 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 29 years old, this Citroen Ax is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A16 AYE is a 1997 Citroen Ax, first registered on 28 March 1997.

Is A16 AYE safe to buy?

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