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P449 KNC

1997 Citroen Ax

Blue Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,459 mi
Last recorded51,459 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Citroen Ax70,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP449 KNC
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2013 51,459 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 4 May 2012 45,908 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 May 2011 41,404 miles

N/S/R wheelarch/panel corroded

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake hoses parished

rear (n/s & o/s) brake hose ferrules corrdoded not considered excessive

Fail 17 May 2011 41,404 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S/R wheelarch/panel corroded

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake hoses parished

rear (n/s & o/s) brake hose ferrules corrdoded not considered excessive

Pass 29 Apr 2010 33,456 miles

corrosion on the nearside and offside door pillers

front no plate cracked

slight play in the nearside and offside front strut tops

Pass 21 Apr 2009 32,362 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 30,339 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 28,294 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 26,186 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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P449 KNC is a 1997 Citroen Ax in Blue with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P449 KNC, 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 P449 KNC registered?

P449 KNC is a 1997 Citroen Ax, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P449 KNC safe to buy?

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