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P252 RBF

1997 Citroen Ax

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2013
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

75,011 mi
Last recorded75,011 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Citroen Ax70,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP252 RBF
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2013 75,011 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2012 68,022 miles

Oil leak

slight cracking to o/s & n/s/f flexi brake hoses

Fail 19 Jan 2012 68,022 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

slight cracking to o/s & n/s/f flexi brake hoses

Pass 15 Feb 2011 59,911 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 59,911 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 51,827 miles

little reserve travel on footbrake

Fail 8 Feb 2010 51,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

little reserve travel on footbrake

Fail 3 Feb 2010 51,807 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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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P252 RBF is a 1997 Citroen Ax in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 P252 RBF, 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 P252 RBF registered?

P252 RBF is a 1997 Citroen Ax, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P252 RBF safe to buy?

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