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P466 PTU

1997 Citroen Ax

Blue Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,407 mi
Last recorded59,407 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Citroen Ax70,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP466 PTU
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2011 59,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

offside rear tyre 2mm aprox

Fail 31 May 2011 59,407 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

offside rear tyre 2mm aprox

Pass 26 Mar 2008 58,300 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 58,300 miles

n/s lower balljoint jaitor split

Pass 24 Mar 2006 56,913 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 56,913 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 17 Mar 2006 56,810 miles

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

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

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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P466 PTU is a 1997 Citroen Ax in Blue with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P466 PTU, 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 P466 PTU registered?

P466 PTU is a 1997 Citroen Ax, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P466 PTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P466 PTU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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