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P227 WWO

1997 Citroen Ax

Green Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

133,346 mi
Last recorded133,346 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Citroen Ax70,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP227 WWO
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2010 133,346 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 122,215 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 18 Feb 2009 122,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 21 Jan 2008 110,999 miles

buckle n/s/f outer wheel rim

dimming o/s/r lamp

front brake discs corroded

front grill broken

slight leak o/s driveshaft seal

Fail 18 Jan 2008 110,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

buckle n/s/f outer wheel rim

dimming o/s/r lamp

front brake discs corroded

front grill broken

o/s/f bumper insecure

slight leak o/s driveshaft seal

spare tyre flat

Pass 6 Feb 2007 99,924 miles

Centre exhaust floor heatshield loose. †

Long handbrake travel. †

N/s/r inner metal brake pipe corroded. †

N/s/r outer metal brake pipe corroded. †

O/s/f door leading edge damaged and fouling wing. †

O/s/f wheel arch panel corroded. ( behind road wheel.) †

Slight grease weep from n/s outer c.v. gaiter.

Spare tyre flat. †

Tailgate catch loose. †

Wear/play in n/s/r radius arm bush/bearing. †

Pass 10 Feb 2006 98,119 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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P227 WWO is a 1997 Citroen Ax in Green with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P227 WWO, 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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P227 WWO is a 1997 Citroen Ax, first registered on 30 March 1997.

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