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P152 YHG

1997 Citroen Ax

Green Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

73,033 mi
Last recorded73,033 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Citroen Ax70,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP152 YHG
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 73,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 145-70-13-T (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 72,430 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 71,834 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 71,834 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 71,248 miles

exhaust backbox in poor condition

Fail 27 Oct 2014 71,248 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

exhaust backbox in poor condition

Pass 29 Oct 2013 70,588 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2013 70,588 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 69,873 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 69,873 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 69,107 miles

oil leak from rocker cover gasket...

Pass 25 Oct 2010 68,245 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 68,245 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 67,380 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 67,380 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 66,471 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 66,471 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 65,531 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 65,531 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 63,867 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 63,867 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 62,145 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 62,145 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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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P152 YHG is a 1997 Citroen Ax in Green with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 P152 YHG, 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 P152 YHG registered?

P152 YHG is a 1997 Citroen Ax, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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