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P295 JWB

1997 Citroen Ax

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

109,150 mi
Last recorded109,150 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Citroen Ax70,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP295 JWB
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 109,150 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

corrosion to n/s outer sill

corrosion to n/s/f floor

corrosion to n/s/f inner wheel arch area

Pass 7 May 2015 102,892 miles

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

corrosion to n/s/f floor area

corrosion to n/s/f inner wheel arch area

o/s/f tyre low/wearing on edges

Fail 7 May 2015 102,892 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

corrosion to n/s/f floor area

corrosion to n/s/f inner wheel arch area

o/s/f tyre low/wearing on edges

Pass 9 May 2014 93,813 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 May 2014 93,813 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2013 85,295 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r tyre on 2mm of tread

Fail 13 May 2013 85,295 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r tyre on 2mm of tread

Pass 11 May 2012 79,549 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to n/s/f inner wing

major oil leak o/s/f engine area

o/s/r outer/inner sill damaged

Fail 11 May 2012 79,549 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to n/s/f inner wing

major oil leak o/s/f engine area

o/s/r outer/inner sill damaged

Pass 12 May 2011 74,373 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to n/s/f inner wing

Fail 12 May 2011 74,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to n/s/f inner wing

Pass 10 May 2010 69,045 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to n/s/f inner wing

front brake discs corroding on inside edges

Fail 10 May 2010 69,045 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to n/s/f inner wing

front brake discs corroding on inside edges

Pass 15 May 2009 62,926 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

corrosion to n/s/f inner wheel arch

corrosion to o/s/f inner wheel arch

Fail 15 May 2009 62,916 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

corrosion to n/s/f inner wheel arch

corrosion to o/s/f inner wheel arch

Pass 12 May 2008 57,170 miles

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

front brake discs pitted/worn

Fail 12 May 2008 57,160 miles

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

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

front brake discs pitted/worn

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2007 51,985 miles

cat heatshield rattling

front discs corroding on inner edges

rear no;plate starting to discolour

Pass 5 May 2006 47,730 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 May 2006 47,729 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre perished and low on pressure

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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P295 JWB is a 1997 Citroen Ax in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 P295 JWB, 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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P295 JWB is a 1997 Citroen Ax, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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