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P203 WYJ

1997 Citroen Ax

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,683 mi
Last recorded85,683 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Citroen Ax70,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP203 WYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2016 85,683 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside 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 lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 80,868 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside seat runner worn

Pass 9 Jan 2015 80,868 miles

offside seat runner worn

Pass 7 Oct 2013 80,400 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 79,960 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 79,511 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 78,811 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 78,014 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 78,014 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 77,102 miles

offside front brake hose routing incorrect

spare wheel tyre flat

Pass 29 Jan 2008 75,408 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 74,986 miles

N/S/F wheel damaged on rim both rear tyres perished .

Fail 2 Nov 2007 74,986 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

N/S/F wheel damaged on rim both rear tyres perished .

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 17 Oct 2006 70,773 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 70,773 miles

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

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

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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P203 WYJ is a 1997 Citroen Ax in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P203 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 P203 WYJ registered?

P203 WYJ is a 1997 Citroen Ax, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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