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P185 THW

1997 Citroen Ax

Green Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,149 mi
Last recorded70,149 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Citroen Ax70,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP185 THW
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 70,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside sill corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2025 69,354 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Front inner wheel arch to bulkhead corroded

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch holed

Offside sill corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2024 68,181 miles

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch holed

Offside Rear sill corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2024 68,180 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch holed

Offside Rear sill corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2023 66,256 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch holed

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 64,475 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 62,973 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 62,970 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill deteriorated (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 61,492 miles

Nearside sill deteriorated

Offside sill deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2019 59,329 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 57,005 miles

advise both front inner wings slight corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2017 53,647 miles

advise both front inner wings slight corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2016 50,291 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 50,280 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 46,626 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 46,598 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 42,283 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 42,282 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 38,450 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 33,932 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 28,897 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 25,390 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 25,180 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 25,003 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 24,457 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 24,457 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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P185 THW is a 1997 Citroen Ax in Green with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P185 THW, 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 P185 THW registered?

P185 THW is a 1997 Citroen Ax, first registered on 3 January 1997.

Is P185 THW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P185 THW shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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