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P304 MTW

1997 Citroen Ax

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,125 mi
Last recorded99,125 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Citroen Ax70,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP304 MTW
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2015 99,125 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

no spare wheel/tyre in carrier.

Pass 23 Jan 2014 95,581 miles

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

exhaust corroded at front join.

no spare wheel in carrier.

oil leak on engine.

Pass 26 Jan 2013 92,064 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

handbrake lever high.

no spare wheel in carrier.

Pass 21 Jan 2012 88,404 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 84,674 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Dec 2009 81,655 miles

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

handbrake cable starting to rust

Pass 12 Dec 2009 81,655 miles

handbrake cable starting to rust

Pass 13 Dec 2008 79,119 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear no plate close to limits

Fail 15 Dec 2007 76,490 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 76,490 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 71,923 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 71,923 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2005 67,829 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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P304 MTW is a 1997 Citroen Ax in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P304 MTW, 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 P304 MTW registered?

P304 MTW is a 1997 Citroen Ax, first registered on 3 January 1997.

Is P304 MTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P304 MTW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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