CarVerify

Free Car Check

P287 KTU

1997 Citroen Ax

Red Petrol 954cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,096 mi
Last recorded91,096 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Citroen Ax70,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP287 KTU
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2010 91,096 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 91,096 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 89,822 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 88,870 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 87,390 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 87,390 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 May 2006 77,353 miles

substantial oil leak from engine and offside front brake binding on slightly

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
Full Citroen Ax reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P287 KTU is a 1997 Citroen Ax in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P287 KTU, 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 P287 KTU?

You can check the full history of P287 KTU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P287 KTU registered?

P287 KTU is a 1997 Citroen Ax, first registered on 30 January 1997.

Is P287 KTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P287 KTU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P287 KTU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P287 KTU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.