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P291 CPJ

1997 Citroen Ax

Blue Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,289 mi
Last recorded134,289 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Citroen Ax70,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP291 CPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2010 134,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/s/r foot and handbrake grabs slightly.

Pass 22 Jan 2010 134,289 miles

O/s/r foot and handbrake grabs slightly.

Pass 5 Feb 2009 127,164 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 127,143 miles

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

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Fail 10 Dec 2008 127,128 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Dec 2007 120,013 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 109,649 miles

c/l 472172

Pass 3 Jan 2006 98,841 miles

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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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P291 CPJ is a 1997 Citroen Ax in Blue with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P291 CPJ, 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 P291 CPJ registered?

P291 CPJ is a 1997 Citroen Ax, first registered on 30 January 1997.

Is P291 CPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P291 CPJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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