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P476 AFH

1997 Citroen Ax

Green Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

71,756 mi
Last recorded71,756 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Citroen Ax70,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP476 AFH
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 71,756 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All flex brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2019 71,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Passenger's seat insecure bolt missing from runner (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All flex brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp side lights affected by indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 10 May 2018 71,335 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 70,909 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 70,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2016 69,996 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 69,996 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2015 68,887 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 67,704 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 66,349 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 980 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 63,576 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 63,573 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 62,136 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 59,942 miles

n/s/r parking brake cable corroded

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre on legal limit

Pass 12 May 2008 56,957 miles

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

n/s/r parking brake cable in poor condition

Pass 1 May 2007 53,265 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 67,981 miles

o/s and n/s/r tyres close to legal limit

Pass 8 May 2006 50,214 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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P476 AFH is a 1997 Citroen Ax in Green with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P476 AFH, 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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P476 AFH is a 1997 Citroen Ax, first registered on 31 March 1997.

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