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P297 XFV

1997 Citroen Ax

Green Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,300 mi
Last recorded97,300 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Citroen Ax70,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP297 XFV
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 15 Apr 2010 97,300 miles

corrosion on the offside inner wing behind suspension strut

front c.v joints worn (clicking)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 92,676 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)

nearside front drive shaft clicky on right hand lock

Pass 8 Apr 2008 85,398 miles

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

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

nearside and offside c.v joints clicking.

Pass 17 Apr 2007 74,939 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 64,057 miles

nearside & offside rear tyres - 2.5mm (legal limit - 1.6mm)

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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P297 XFV is a 1997 Citroen Ax in Green with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P297 XFV, 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 P297 XFV registered?

P297 XFV is a 1997 Citroen Ax, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P297 XFV safe to buy?

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