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P312 RVG

1997 Citroen Ax

Blue Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,785 mi
Last recorded79,785 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Citroen Ax70,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP312 RVG
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2009 79,785 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

spare tyre below limit & out of shape(was nearside rear)

Fail 8 Jan 2009 79,785 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

spare tyre below limit & out of shape(was nearside rear)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 72,018 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

both sides rear brakes slight bind

n/s front lower arm rear mount panal bent upwards & preloading mount but ok

Pass 2 Jan 2007 70,295 miles

both rear tyres perished

front discs corroed

n/s/f cv gater perished

Pass 12 Dec 2005 65,262 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2005 60,755 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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P312 RVG is a 1997 Citroen Ax in Blue with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P312 RVG, 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 P312 RVG registered?

P312 RVG is a 1997 Citroen Ax, first registered on 31 March 1997.

Is P312 RVG safe to buy?

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