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P28 PDM

1997 Citroen Ax

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,641 mi
Last recorded98,641 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Citroen Ax70,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP28 PDM
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 98,641 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Before and after wheel (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 97,387 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber starting to deteriorate

offside rear tyre age cracking on outer edge

Pass 22 Nov 2013 95,904 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside front Suspension top mount worn and slight play

Oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2013 95,904 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside front Suspension top mount worn and slight play

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2012 94,075 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 94,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

oil leak from engine

osr tyre age cracked

Pass 21 Oct 2011 92,467 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 92,452 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 90,804 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 90,802 miles

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

brake pedal rubber starting to tear

passenger front seat slightly loose in rails

Pass 21 Oct 2009 88,062 miles

advise; clutch bite VERY high

Pass 10 Oct 2008 85,938 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 85,935 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 83,372 miles

corrosion to o/s/f inner wing

Pass 20 Oct 2006 80,473 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Oct 2006 80,473 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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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P28 PDM is a 1997 Citroen Ax in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P28 PDM, 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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P28 PDM is a 1997 Citroen Ax, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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