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P287 YCW

1997 Citroen Ax

Green Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,876 mi
Last recorded80,876 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Citroen Ax70,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP287 YCW
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 80,876 miles

front inner wings holed/corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2013 75,547 miles

long footbrake travel

o/s/f tyre tread very low on inner edge

Fail 11 Nov 2013 75,547 miles

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

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

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

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

long footbrake travel

o/s/f tyre tread very low on inner edge

rear exhaust mounts perished/broken

Pass 8 Nov 2012 68,935 miles

rear brake efforts low

Fail 7 Nov 2012 68,935 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear brake efforts low

Pass 4 Nov 2011 63,020 miles

long footbrake travel

n/s/f tyre tread getting low

Fail 4 Nov 2011 63,020 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

long footbrake travel

n/s/f tyre tread getting low

o/s/f brake hose perishing

Pass 16 Nov 2010 58,742 miles

long footbrake travel

low service brake efforts at rear

Fail 16 Nov 2010 58,742 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

long footbrake travel

low service brake efforts at rear

Pass 2 Dec 2009 46,129 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 44,526 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 42,860 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 41,165 miles

play in both front top shocker mounts noted

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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P287 YCW is a 1997 Citroen Ax in Green with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YCW, 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 P287 YCW registered?

P287 YCW is a 1997 Citroen Ax, first registered on 31 March 1997.

Is P287 YCW safe to buy?

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