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P302 YCW

1997 Citroen Ax

Green Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

74,212 mi
Last recorded74,212 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Citroen Ax70,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP302 YCW
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2014 74,212 miles

damage to head light fixings

Pass 27 Feb 2013 69,233 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side head lamp as damage to mounting brakets

Fail 5 Feb 2013 69,233 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 64,686 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 61,082 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 57,736 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 54,333 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 50,224 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 46,113 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 41,245 miles

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 YCW is a 1997 Citroen Ax in Green with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YCW, 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 YCW registered?

P302 YCW is a 1997 Citroen Ax, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P302 YCW safe to buy?

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