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P302 XFV

1997 Citroen Ax

Blue Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,328 mi
Last recorded74,328 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Citroen Ax70,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP302 XFV
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2014 74,328 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 70,293 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 66,222 miles

Offside rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 2 Dec 2011 63,182 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 63,180 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 52,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 52,953 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 51,602 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 50,478 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 48,938 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 46,964 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 46,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P302 XFV is a 1997 Citroen Ax in Blue with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P302 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 P302 XFV registered?

P302 XFV is a 1997 Citroen Ax, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P302 XFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P302 XFV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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