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P516 WWV

1997 Citroen Ax

Green Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,416 mi
Last recorded71,416 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Citroen Ax70,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP516 WWV
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2010 71,416 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 71,416 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

o/s/f headlight crack

Pass 3 Apr 2009 53,850 miles

engine oil leak

induction pre-heat hose missing

osr indicator dim

rear no.plate delaminating, front cracked

Fail 2 Apr 2009 53,848 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

engine oil leak

induction pre-heat hose missing

osr indicator dim

rear no.plate delaminating, front cracked

Pass 18 Mar 2008 51,398 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)

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

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

Oil leak

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE SLIGHTLY DELAMINATED

Pass 8 Mar 2007 49,460 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 45,065 miles

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

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

offside rear radius arm bearing has slight play

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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P516 WWV is a 1997 Citroen Ax in Green with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P516 WWV, 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 P516 WWV registered?

P516 WWV is a 1997 Citroen Ax, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P516 WWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P516 WWV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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