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P188 FRA

1997 Citroen Ax

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,366 mi
Last recorded95,366 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Citroen Ax70,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP188 FRA
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 95,366 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 95,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 88,741 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 88,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2011 80,819 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 72,396 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 65,808 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 57,121 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2007 50,392 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 50,392 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 41,373 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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P188 FRA is a 1997 Citroen Ax in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P188 FRA, 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 P188 FRA registered?

P188 FRA is a 1997 Citroen Ax, first registered on 30 January 1997.

Is P188 FRA safe to buy?

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