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P130 RNB

1997 Citroen Ax

Blue Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,715 mi
Last recorded77,715 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Citroen Ax70,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP130 RNB
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 77,715 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 May 2014 74,946 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 May 2014 74,946 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 May 2013 72,554 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/r service brake effort low

windscreen washers weak

windscreen wiper smearing

Pass 18 May 2013 72,554 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/r service brake effort low

windscreen washers weak

windscreen wiper smearing

Pass 16 May 2012 69,205 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

tyres low & perished

windscreen wiper smearing

Pass 7 Jun 2011 65,983 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 59,509 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 59,509 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Front Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 May 2009 50,337 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 50,337 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 May 2008 44,569 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 44,569 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 May 2007 41,642 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 40,034 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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P130 RNB is a 1997 Citroen Ax in Blue with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P130 RNB, 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 P130 RNB registered?

P130 RNB is a 1997 Citroen Ax, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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