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P468 HCH

1997 Citroen Ax

Green Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,450 mi
Last recorded83,450 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Citroen Ax70,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP468 HCH
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 83,450 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 82,355 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 82,355 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 82,341 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 75,187 miles

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

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

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

imbalance to rear brakes

Pass 17 Oct 2009 67,978 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 67,963 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 64,471 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 60,600 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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P468 HCH is a 1997 Citroen Ax in Green with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P468 HCH, 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 P468 HCH registered?

P468 HCH is a 1997 Citroen Ax, first registered on 2 May 1997.

Is P468 HCH safe to buy?

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