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P311 WHG

1997 Citroen Ax

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,403 mi
Last recorded88,403 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Citroen Ax70,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP311 WHG
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2012 88,403 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2011 79,952 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 79,952 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 78,380 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge tread

Fail 18 Mar 2010 78,380 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge tread

Pass 16 Sep 2008 78,378 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 78,378 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 64,804 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 55,918 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 55,918 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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P311 WHG 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 P311 WHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P311 WHG registered?

P311 WHG is a 1997 Citroen Ax, first registered on 29 January 1997.

Is P311 WHG safe to buy?

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