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P214 UAM

1997 Citroen Ax

Blue Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,329 mi
Last recorded101,329 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Citroen Ax70,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP214 UAM
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2012 101,329 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

O/s inner chassis leg corroded,plated on wheel arch side,advise repair chassis leg side.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2012 101,276 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust corroded and deteriorating.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/s front tyre punctured,and deteriorating.

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

O/s inner chassis leg corroded,plated on wheel arch side,advise repair chassis leg side.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 97,340 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 97,338 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 97,317 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

o/s front brake disc scored

o/s front chassis holed and corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2009 88,846 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 80,332 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front inner wheel arch holed

rear registration plate delaminating

Pass 12 Dec 2007 68,186 miles

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

engine leaking oil,recommend investigation

windscreen starting to delaminate

Fail 10 Dec 2007 68,177 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

engine leaking oil,recommend investigation

front number plate cracked.

offside front door difficult to shut.requires new locking asm and striker plate.

recommend brake fluid change,ref dirty

windscreen starting to delaminate

Pass 22 Nov 2006 53,536 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 53,536 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 40,241 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P214 UAM is a 1997 Citroen Ax in Blue with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P214 UAM, 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 P214 UAM registered?

P214 UAM is a 1997 Citroen Ax, first registered on 21 February 1997.

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