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P456 NLX

1997 Citroen Ax

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

83,501 mi
Last recorded83,501 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Citroen Ax70,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP456 NLX
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2025 83,501 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high +h/lamp loose (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.4.3 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened +sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))

• (• Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside (cracked) [4.1.1 (b) (i)]))

• (• Offside Rear (lamp lens damaged))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 81,775 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened +chassis members+sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))

• (• Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside (cracked) [4.1.1 (b) (i)])

• Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Rear (both) [4.4.3 (b)]

• Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside Front [4.4.3 (a)]

• Offside Rear (lamp lens damaged)

Pass 5 Jul 2023 76,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.4.3 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (+chassis members+sills) [5.3.3 (b) (i)] •

• Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside (cracked) [4.1.1 (b) (i)]

Fail 4 Jul 2023 76,139 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.4.3 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (+chassis members+sills) [5.3.3 (b) (i)] •

• Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside (cracked) [4.1.1 (b) (i)]

Pass 22 Jun 2022 69,589 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened +chassis members+sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 60,841 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake discs wearing

n/s headlamp glass cracked,brake pedal rubber wearing) long foot brake travel,chassis members corroding

nearside front tyre wearing on edges/perishing

Pass 20 Jun 2020 52,388 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

long foot brake travel

n/s headlamp glass cracked,brake pedal rubber wearing)

Fail 19 Jun 2020 52,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

long foot brake travel

n/s headlamp glass cracked,brake pedal rubber wearing)

Pass 26 Jun 2019 50,202 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear brakes getting low on effort,long foot brake travel,offside rear brake hose wearing,n/s headlamp glass cracked,brake padel rubber wearing

Pass 15 Jun 2018 48,801 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear brakes getting low on effort+getting uneven,long foot brake travel,offside rear brake hose wearing,n/s headlamp glass cracked,brake pedal rubber wearing

Fail 15 Jun 2018 48,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear brakes getting low on effort+getting uneven,long foot brake travel,offside rear brake hose wearing,n/s headlamp glass cracked,brake pedal rubber wearing

Pass 6 Jul 2017 47,554 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Long foot brake travel

N/S/R tyre becoming perished

O/S/R brake effort becoming low

Pass 6 Jul 2017 47,554 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 47,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre perishing,n/s headlamp cracked

offside rear brake effort getting low,long foot brake travel

Pass 27 Jun 2016 45,520 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 44,851 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 44,847 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 43,363 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 38,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on edges+perishing,nearside front tyre perishing

Fail 3 Jul 2013 38,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on edges+perishing,nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 10 Jun 2011 38,343 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edges,brake discs wearing

Fail 9 Jun 2011 38,343 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside front tyre wearing on edges,brake discs wearing

Pass 18 Jan 2010 37,616 miles

exhaust for repair and corrosion\osf tyre inner tread wear

Pass 20 Jan 2009 35,715 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 35,712 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 33,445 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 33,437 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 31,347 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 29,063 miles

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

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

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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P456 NLX is a 1997 Citroen Ax in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 P456 NLX, 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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P456 NLX is a 1997 Citroen Ax, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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