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P270 UGF

1997 Citroen Ax

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

91,146 mi
Last recorded91,146 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Citroen Ax70,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP270 UGF
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2012 91,146 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR TYRES CRACKING BUT UNABLE TO CLEARLY SEE INNER CANVAS OR PLY

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

SLIGHT CORROSION TO FLOOR AND SILL AREAS NONE EXCESSIVE

SLIGHT CORROSION TO FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCHES WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREAS

WIPER POOR BUT CLEARS SCREEN

Fail 22 Mar 2012 91,146 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR TYRES CRACKING BUT UNABLE TO CLEARLY SEE INNER CANVAS OR PLY

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

SLIGHT CORROSION TO FLOOR AND SILL AREAS NONE EXCESSIVE

SLIGHT CORROSION TO FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCHES WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREAS

WIPER POOR BUT CLEARS SCREEN

Pass 17 Nov 2010 87,948 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 87,910 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 80,633 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Dec 2009 80,633 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 69,964 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 69,932 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight corrision to offside inner wing

Pass 3 Dec 2007 64,062 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 58,885 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 58,849 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

n/s/f indicator bulb becoming white

n/s/r tyre tread on 2.0mm om inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge on legal limit

o/s/r tyre tread on 2.0mm on inner edge. nail in tread

Pass 10 Dec 2005 53,507 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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P270 UGF 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 P270 UGF, 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 P270 UGF registered?

P270 UGF is a 1997 Citroen Ax, first registered on 24 March 1997.

Is P270 UGF safe to buy?

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