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P963 PYW

1996 Citroen Ax

Green Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

110,738 mi
Last recorded110,738 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Citroen Ax72,184 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP963 PYW
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2010 110,738 miles

rear no plate deteriorated

Fail 2 Mar 2010 110,738 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

rear no plate deteriorated

Pass 11 Feb 2009 110,418 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 110,414 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

nearside rear tyre has damage to side wall

Pass 28 May 2008 107,517 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front rear plates tarnished

Pass 25 May 2007 94,354 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 94,351 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 87,848 miles

Boot latch loose.

Corrosion to inner wing O/S/F.

Exhaust back box leaking.

Long handbrake travel.

Vehicle presented with different set of wheels fitted to pass retest.

Fail 22 Jun 2006 87,846 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P963 PYW is a 1996 Citroen Ax in Green with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1996 Citroen Ax models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 72,184 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 P963 PYW, 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 30 years old, this Citroen Ax is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P963 PYW registered?

P963 PYW is a 1996 Citroen Ax, first registered on 15 August 1996.

Is P963 PYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P963 PYW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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