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P474 VUF

1997 Citroen Ax

Green Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

103,131 mi
Last recorded103,131 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Citroen Ax70,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP474 VUF
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2011 103,131 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 103,131 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

handbrake cable frayed o/s/r

Pass 5 Jan 2011 92,290 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 92,290 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 81,628 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 81,628 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 72,173 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 72,169 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Dec 2008 72,164 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

spare wheel missing

Pass 23 Aug 2007 68,700 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 64,204 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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P474 VUF is a 1997 Citroen Ax in Green with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 P474 VUF, 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 P474 VUF registered?

P474 VUF is a 1997 Citroen Ax, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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