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P115 KSW

1997 Citroen Ax

Blue Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,407 mi
Last recorded68,407 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Citroen Ax70,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP115 KSW
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2011 68,407 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front wheel arch slightly corroded

offside sill damaged/corroded

rear wheel arches slightly corroded

slight oil leak from engine area

Fail 19 May 2011 68,376 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front wheel arch slightly corroded

offside sill damaged/corroded

rear wheel arches slightly corroded

slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 20 May 2010 66,614 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 63,976 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 63,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

bonnet stay bar missing

front braking discs slightly worn

nearside rear metal braking pipes slight corrosion

vehicle battery insecure

Pass 11 Mar 2008 60,669 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 60,669 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 1 Mar 2007 53,693 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

bonnet stay missing

both front brake hoses perishing

corrosion on brake discs

n/s rear brake rubbing slightly

Pass 1 Mar 2007 53,693 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

bonnet stay missing

both front brake hoses perishing

corrosion on brake discs

n/s rear brake rubbing slightly

Pass 8 Mar 2006 46,699 miles

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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P115 KSW is a 1997 Citroen Ax in Blue with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 P115 KSW, 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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What year was P115 KSW registered?

P115 KSW is a 1997 Citroen Ax, first registered on 15 February 1997.

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