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P118 NBD

1997 Citroen Ax

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

54,481 mi
Last recorded54,481 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Citroen Ax70,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP118 NBD
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2011 54,481 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 49,943 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 48,886 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 48,886 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 47,224 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 47,224 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 45,365 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 45,365 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 12 Mar 2007 43,716 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 43,716 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 41,973 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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P118 NBD is a 1997 Citroen Ax in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P118 NBD, 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 P118 NBD registered?

P118 NBD is a 1997 Citroen Ax, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P118 NBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P118 NBD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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