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P527 UAM

1997 Citroen Ax

Blue Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,428 mi
Last recorded119,428 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Citroen Ax70,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP527 UAM
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2014 119,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

advise corrosion to nearside and offside front inner wings

advise nearside front cv boot clip loose ,but gaiter secure

Pass 20 Feb 2013 116,284 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2013 116,266 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 113,718 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 110,109 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 110,109 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 105,366 miles

advise corrosion offside front inner wing

Fail 11 Feb 2010 105,366 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise corrosion offside front inner wing

Pass 11 Feb 2009 10,264 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 96,848 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 85,974 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 83,017 miles

ADVISE,both front suspension struts have signs of fouling by flexi brake hose protective outter casings.

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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P527 UAM is a 1997 Citroen Ax in Blue with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P527 UAM, 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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P527 UAM is a 1997 Citroen Ax, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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