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P207 WYJ

1997 Citroen Ax

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,706 mi
Last recorded66,706 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Citroen Ax70,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP207 WYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2011 66,706 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 64,039 miles

nearside front inner wing / inner wheel arch area holed and corroded

offside front seat belt lower webbing worn

offside front sill area holed and corroded

rear wiper-blade split

Pass 26 Mar 2009 59,959 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn .

Pass 29 Mar 2008 56,134 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 56,134 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 51,707 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 51,701 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

nearside rear footbrake and handbrake low effort

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2006 46,021 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P207 WYJ is a 1997 Citroen Ax in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P207 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 P207 WYJ registered?

P207 WYJ is a 1997 Citroen Ax, first registered on 8 April 1997.

Is P207 WYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P207 WYJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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