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P274 LKK

1997 Citroen Ax

Blue Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,404 mi
Last recorded89,404 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Citroen Ax70,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP274 LKK
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2008 89,404 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 Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

drivers seat inner front rail mounting loose

n/n driveshaft inner boot split

screw in o/s/r tyre on tread edge and has a nail in tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2007 84,131 miles

Both front suspension arm rear bushes starting to split

Nearside front brake flexi hose starting to crack

Slight bind on nearside front brake

slight play in offside front shocker top mount

Fail 28 Sep 2007 84,131 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Both front suspension arm rear bushes starting to split

Nearside front brake flexi hose starting to crack

Slight bind on nearside front brake

slight play in offside front shocker top mount

Pass 8 Jun 2006 78,792 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 May 2005 73,715 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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P274 LKK is a 1997 Citroen Ax in Blue with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P274 LKK, 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 P274 LKK registered?

P274 LKK is a 1997 Citroen Ax, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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