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P185 WYJ

1997 Citroen Ax

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,702 mi
Last recorded66,702 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Citroen Ax70,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP185 WYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2009 66,702 miles

near side rear tyre inner and outer side walls perished

Pass 15 May 2008 59,191 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 55,169 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front shock absorber has slight play in gland

nearside front tyre wall, slight cracking

Fail 24 May 2007 55,169 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

nearside front shock absorber has slight play in gland

nearside front tyre wall, slight cracking

Pass 23 May 2006 53,548 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 WYJ is a 1997 Citroen Ax in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WYJ, 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 WYJ registered?

P185 WYJ is a 1997 Citroen Ax, first registered on 17 February 1997.

Is P185 WYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P185 WYJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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