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P477 SPP

1997 Citroen Ax

Green Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,136 mi
Last recorded95,136 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Citroen Ax70,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP477 SPP
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2011 95,136 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 95,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

offside door srap stop missing

Pass 2 Aug 2010 85,847 miles

O.s front inner wheel arch corroded

drivers seat slight lose

front number plate slight faded

Fail 26 Jul 2010 85,785 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O.s front inner wheel arch corroded

drivers seat slight lose

front number plate slight faded

Pass 20 Aug 2009 81,932 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 76,971 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 72,017 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 63,613 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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P477 SPP is a 1997 Citroen Ax in Green with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P477 SPP, 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 P477 SPP registered?

P477 SPP is a 1997 Citroen Ax, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P477 SPP safe to buy?

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