MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,770 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
2 x nails in o/s/r tyre
front & rear brake pipes showin g corrosion
n/s/f tyre worn inner edge
n/s/r tail lamp broken on edge
oil filter corroded badly
water coolant leak
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Citroen Ax?
Based on 349,985 MOT tests across 70,119 vehicles.
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P417 VNS 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 66.7%.
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 P417 VNS, 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 VNS registered?
P417 VNS is a 1997 Citroen Ax, first registered on 3 March 1997.
Is P417 VNS safe to buy?
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