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P283 XRG

1997 Citroen Ax

Green Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,198 mi
Last recorded77,198 miles
Recorded on24 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Citroen Ax70,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP283 XRG
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2010 77,198 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear axle bushes worn

rear wiper blade split

sump corroeded

Pass 23 May 2009 72,337 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front tyre is cracked and perished on the outer sidewall

secondary bonnet catch is siezed

vehicle has various scuffs and dents

Fail 22 May 2009 72,335 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside front tyre is cracked and perished on the outer sidewall

secondary bonnet catch is siezed

vehicle has various scuffs and dents

Pass 12 May 2008 66,995 miles

spare wheel not in under tray

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 May 2008 66,995 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust bolt missing from front

spare wheel not in under tray

vehicle attempted to overheat whilst carrying out emissions test

Pass 24 May 2007 63,129 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 63,128 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2006 59,522 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 59,522 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 25 May 2005 56,086 miles

oil leak

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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P283 XRG is a 1997 Citroen Ax in Green with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P283 XRG, 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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P283 XRG is a 1997 Citroen Ax, first registered on 13 January 1997.

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