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P25 DSS

1997 Citroen Ax

Green Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

35,430 mi
Last recorded35,430 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Citroen Ax70,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP25 DSS
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2011 35,430 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

ALTERNATOR BELT CRACKED.

BONNET STAY MISSING.

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW.

EXHAUST FRONT SECTION CORRODED.

R/H/F TYRE NEAR LEGAL LIMIT AND TREAD CRACKING.

REAR WIPER BLADE TORN.

SLIGHT WEAR AT DRIVERS DOOR HINGES.

Pass 19 Mar 2010 32,870 miles

rear window wiper rubber torn

Fail 19 Mar 2010 32,870 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear window wiper rubber torn

Pass 19 Mar 2009 30,103 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 30,100 miles

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

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

BATTERY TRAY CORRODED.

BONNET STAY BRACKET MISSING.

ENGINE OIL LEVEL SLIGHTLY LOW.

FRONT BRAKE HOSES SLIGHTLY PERISHED.

R/H/F TYRE NEAR LEGAL LIMIT.

Pass 12 Mar 2008 27,651 miles

ALTERNATOR BELT CRACKED.

BATTERY LEAKING?

FRONT BRAKE HOSES SLIGHTLY PERISHED.

L/H DOOR MIRROR SLIGHTLY LOOSE.

R/H/F TYRE TREAD CRACKING.

Pass 12 Mar 2007 25,236 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 25,236 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

right hand front wheel binding slightly

Pass 28 Feb 2006 23,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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P25 DSS is a 1997 Citroen Ax in Green with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P25 DSS, 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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P25 DSS is a 1997 Citroen Ax, first registered on 31 March 1997.

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