MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,369 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS
Child seats fitted NSR/OSR
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Slight wear to passenger seat sliders/runners
Different size tyres from front axle to rear
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Spare tyre defective
O/s/inner wing corroded & holed.
Offside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
O/s/inner wing corroded & holed.
Offside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
O/s/rear brake hose perished.
Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
O/s/rear brake hose perished.
How Reliable is the Citroen Ax?
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P98 RYE is a 1996 Citroen Ax in Green with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 P98 RYE, 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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P98 RYE is a 1996 Citroen Ax, first registered on 30 August 1996.
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