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P285 NTU

1997 Citroen Ax

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,062 mi
Last recorded86,062 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Citroen Ax70,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP285 NTU
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2009 86,062 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 71,871 miles

Light scoring on front screen

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

Nearside and offside rear hand brake outer cables cracked

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 65,546 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 65,546 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Nearside and offside outer hand brake cables corroded

Nearside and offside rear tyre treads low

Nearside front inner CV boot perishing

Offside and nearside rear tyre sidewalls showing signs of perishing

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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P285 NTU is a 1997 Citroen Ax in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P285 NTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P285 NTU?

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What year was P285 NTU registered?

P285 NTU is a 1997 Citroen Ax, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P285 NTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P285 NTU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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