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P296 DDF

1997 Citroen Ax

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,958 mi
Last recorded91,958 miles
Recorded on10 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Citroen Ax70,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP296 DDF
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2011 91,958 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 91,952 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 88,748 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 88,748 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 Apr 2009 84,998 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 84,998 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 80,537 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 80,537 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Coolant leak

Pass 13 Feb 2006 77,768 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 77,725 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (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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P296 DDF is a 1997 Citroen Ax in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P296 DDF, 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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P296 DDF is a 1997 Citroen Ax, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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