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P240 YCU

1997 Citroen Ax

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

60,243 mi
Last recorded60,243 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Citroen Ax70,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP240 YCU
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2007 60,243 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded and has a slight blow from front to centre joint

rear gearbox mounting and gearlinkage out of alinement

signs of accident damage to front end and chassis legs

signs of accident damage to rear end

Pass 1 Dec 2006 56,072 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 56,072 miles

Nearside Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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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P240 YCU is a 1997 Citroen Ax in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 P240 YCU, 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 P240 YCU registered?

P240 YCU is a 1997 Citroen Ax, first registered on 3 January 1997.

Is P240 YCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P240 YCU shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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