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P989 DOL

1996 Citroen Ax

Green Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,925 mi
Last recorded117,925 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Citroen Ax72,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP989 DOL
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2011 117,925 miles

front inner wings corroded - outside prescribed areas

Fail 16 Jan 2010 113,724 miles

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

n/s front inner wing / chassis beginning to corrode -- wear to o/s rear radius arm pivot

Pass 16 Jan 2010 113,724 miles

n/s front inner wing / chassis beginning to corrode -- wear to o/s rear radius arm pivot

Fail 29 Jan 2009 104,098 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 104,098 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 92,600 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 92,304 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)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 78,522 miles

front brakes biased to n/s - just in limit

Pass 31 Jan 2006 68,179 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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P989 DOL 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 66.7%.

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 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 P989 DOL, 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 P989 DOL registered?

P989 DOL is a 1996 Citroen Ax, first registered on 26 September 1996.

Is P989 DOL safe to buy?

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