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P149 ETO

1997 Citroen Ax

Blue Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,865 mi
Last recorded60,865 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Citroen Ax70,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP149 ETO
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2009 60,865 miles

o/s/r tyre splitting

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

o/s/f tyre splitting

Fail 8 Dec 2009 60,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

o/s/f tyre splitting

o/s/r tyre splitting

Pass 20 Nov 2008 51,541 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 51,541 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 42,468 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 42,468 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 34,737 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 28,061 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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P149 ETO is a 1997 Citroen Ax in Blue with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P149 ETO, 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 P149 ETO registered?

P149 ETO is a 1997 Citroen Ax, first registered on 22 February 1997.

Is P149 ETO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P149 ETO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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