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P973 EJB

1996 Citroen Ax

Green Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

88,521 mi
Last recorded88,521 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Citroen Ax72,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP973 EJB
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2011 88,521 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 88,521 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 85,121 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 79,824 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Spare tyre defective

advise both front seats cusions (padding loose)

advise exhaust centre section fowling floor

advise nearside front chassis to wishbone welded

Fail 5 Feb 2009 79,824 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Battery insecure

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

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

Spare tyre defective

advise exhaust centre section fowling floor

advise nearside front chassis to wishbone welded

Pass 4 Feb 2008 73,433 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 73,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front flexy hoses started to crack/perish

Pass 30 Jan 2007 69,514 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 69,502 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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P973 EJB 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 P973 EJB, 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 P973 EJB registered?

P973 EJB is a 1996 Citroen Ax, first registered on 12 November 1996.

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