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P417 VNS

1997 Citroen Ax

Blue Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,770 mi
Last recorded149,770 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Citroen Ax70,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP417 VNS
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2009 149,770 miles

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

Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 145,151 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 145,109 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 140,397 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 140,397 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 136,101 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 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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