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P153 JNC

1997 Citroen Ax

Blue Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,485 mi
Last recorded94,485 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Citroen Ax70,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP153 JNC
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2011 94,485 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

long travel on foot brake

n/s/f inner cv boot split

offside handbrake outer cable split

Fail 14 Jan 2011 94,485 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

long travel on foot brake

n/s/f inner cv boot split

offside handbrake outer cable split

Pass 8 Feb 2010 89,015 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

offside rear tyre cracked to the outer wall not showing the cords

Fail 2 Feb 2010 89,015 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

offside rear tyre cracked to the outer wall not showing the cords

Pass 8 Jan 2009 82,418 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inside tread

travel in handbrake lever

Pass 16 Jan 2008 77,021 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 71,614 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 68,206 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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P153 JNC 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 75%.

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 P153 JNC, 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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P153 JNC is a 1997 Citroen Ax, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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