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P262 JOP

1997 Citroen Ax

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

97,327 mi
Last recorded97,327 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Citroen Ax70,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP262 JOP
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2011 97,327 miles

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

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

o/s/r light lens is cracked but does not show white light

sidewalls of o/s/f, o/s/r and n/s/r tyres are cracked crazed but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 21 Jun 2011 97,327 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

o/s/r light lens is cracked but does not show white light

sidewalls of o/s/f, o/s/r and n/s/r tyres are cracked crazed but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

spare tyre is flat

Pass 23 Oct 2010 96,484 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 96,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 95,680 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2009 95,668 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 95,096 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2007 93,835 miles

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside rear brake binding very slightly

slight cut in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 17 Oct 2007 93,835 miles

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

nearside rear brake binding very slightly

slight cut in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 21 Oct 2006 92,098 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 90,495 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 90,495 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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P262 JOP is a 1997 Citroen Ax in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P262 JOP, 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 P262 JOP registered?

P262 JOP is a 1997 Citroen Ax, first registered on 11 January 1997.

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