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P217 VYG

1997 Citroen Ax

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

102,317 mi
Last recorded102,317 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Citroen Ax70,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP217 VYG
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2010 102,317 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 102,317 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 91,717 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 91,717 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 79,440 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 71,300 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 71,247 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

RECOMEND AMBER BULBS AT FRUNT DAMAGE NOTICED AT O/S/F BODY

Pass 2 Jun 2006 62,019 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 62,019 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2005 56,802 miles

both rear tyres side wall perishing

Fail 2 Aug 2005 56,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

both rear tyres side wall perishing

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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P217 VYG 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 54.5%.

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 P217 VYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P217 VYG registered?

P217 VYG is a 1997 Citroen Ax, first registered on 7 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P217 VYG shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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