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P139 JDB

1997 Citroen Ax

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,189 mi
Last recorded61,189 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Citroen Ax70,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP139 JDB
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2009 61,189 miles

corrosion to offside front chassis

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush has slight play

nearside rear brake hose perished

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 9 Mar 2009 61,189 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion to offside front chassis

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush has slight play

nearside rear brake hose perished

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Mar 2008 58,740 miles

corrosion to offside front door step area

exhaust system corroded and slight blow at rear

nearside rear brake hose perished

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2007 55,531 miles

slight run out at front brakes

Fail 5 Mar 2007 55,531 miles

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

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

slight run out at front brake discs

Pass 13 Mar 2006 51,613 miles

centre exhaust corroded

offside front brake flexy hose perished

offside rear tyre perished

slight play at offside front top strut mount

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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P139 JDB is a 1997 Citroen Ax in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P139 JDB, 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 P139 JDB registered?

P139 JDB is a 1997 Citroen Ax, first registered on 5 February 1997.

Is P139 JDB safe to buy?

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