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P443 FRB

1997 Citroen Ax

Green Petrol 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,977 mi
Last recorded103,977 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Citroen Ax70,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP443 FRB
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2007 103,977 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 82,662 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 82,662 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 63,420 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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P443 FRB is a 1997 Citroen Ax in Green with a 1,527cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P443 FRB, 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 P443 FRB registered?

P443 FRB is a 1997 Citroen Ax, first registered on 31 March 1997.

Is P443 FRB safe to buy?

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