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P223 DFJ

1997 Citroen Ax

Green Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,475 mi
Last recorded112,475 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2020
Typical for 1997 Citroen Ax70,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP223 DFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2020 112,475 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2020

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 130,326 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 106,007 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 101,250 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 96,615 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 92,101 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 87,425 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 82,305 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 82,305 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 77,683 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2012 77,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 73,605 miles

corrosion o-s front chassis

front brake pads getting low

Fail 19 Mar 2011 73,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

corrosion o-s front chassis

front brake pads getting low

Pass 25 Mar 2010 68,601 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 63,499 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 58,877 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 53,936 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 53,914 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 49,841 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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P223 DFJ is a 1997 Citroen Ax in Green with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P223 DFJ, 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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P223 DFJ is a 1997 Citroen Ax, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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