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P268 WAX

1997 Citroen Ax

Blue Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,487 mi
Last recorded78,487 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Citroen Ax70,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP268 WAX
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 78,487 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak Engine Oil Leak, Possible Front Crack Shaft Oil Seal ()

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 76,660 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 73,673 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 73,571 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front doors faulty

front bumper damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2010 70,328 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 70,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front doors

front bumper insecure

Pass 16 Sep 2009 67,720 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 67,720 miles

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

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

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

both floors to sills starting to rust

both rear tyres on 2 mm

nearside under bonnet starting to rust

Pass 16 Sep 2008 64,718 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

front brake hoses starting to split

front discs worn

nearside under bonnet starting to rust

offside front of car damaged

offside in boot starting to rust

slight foot brake travel

wish bone bushes starting to split

Pass 17 Sep 2007 61,745 miles

boot floor starting to rust

drivers door sticking

front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Sep 2006 58,890 miles

both front tyres on 2 mm

front discs worn

nearside rear seatbelt area starting to rust

offside front door catch sticking

offside front wing and bumper damaged

Fail 18 Sep 2006 58,890 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres on 2 mm

front discs worn

nearside rear seatbelt area starting to rust

offside front door catch sticking

offside front wing and bumper damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2005 56,894 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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P268 WAX is a 1997 Citroen Ax in Blue with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P268 WAX, 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 P268 WAX registered?

P268 WAX is a 1997 Citroen Ax, first registered on 30 January 1997.

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