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P164 LSJ

1997 Citroen Ax

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

91,134 mi
Last recorded91,134 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Citroen Ax70,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP164 LSJ
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 91,134 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

hazard swith fitting casing brocken

Fail 27 Mar 2012 91,134 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

hazard swith fitting casing brocken

Fail 11 Mar 2011 85,072 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 11 Mar 2011 85,072 miles

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 1 Apr 2010 81,272 miles

Oil leak

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

front bumper insure

rear bumper cracked tape on it

Fail 30 Mar 2010 81,270 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Oil leak

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

front bumper insure

rear bumper cracked tape on it

Pass 1 Apr 2009 77,866 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 77,866 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 74,392 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 74,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 70,725 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 70,725 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 67,607 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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P164 LSJ is a 1997 Citroen Ax in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P164 LSJ, 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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P164 LSJ is a 1997 Citroen Ax, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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