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P417 FRD

1997 Citroen Ax

Blue Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,896 mi
Last recorded86,896 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Citroen Ax70,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP417 FRD
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 86,896 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 86,893 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 80,241 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 76,486 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 76,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 70,073 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

n/s front inner wing panel has small rust hole

Pass 5 Jul 2012 70,073 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

n/s front inner wing panel has small rust hole

Fail 5 May 2011 67,610 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 5 May 2011 67,610 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 65,042 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 65,042 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 58,070 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 54,288 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 54,287 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 53,682 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 52,659 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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P417 FRD is a 1997 Citroen Ax in Blue with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P417 FRD, 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 P417 FRD registered?

P417 FRD is a 1997 Citroen Ax, first registered on 27 February 1997.

Is P417 FRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P417 FRD shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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