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P997 HND

1996 Citroen Ax

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,522 mi
Last recorded54,522 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Citroen Ax72,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP997 HND
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 54,522 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 47,801 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 41,922 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 36,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 33,316 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 31,506 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 31,111 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 29,895 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 29,874 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 29,870 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 29,455 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer in very poor condition

Fail 14 Aug 2015 29,455 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

rear exhaust silencer in very poor condition

Pass 20 Aug 2014 28,975 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 28,384 miles

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

rear exhaust box holed & leaking

Pass 30 Jul 2012 28,113 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2011 27,437 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 26,675 miles

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

slight age cracking in both rear tyres

Pass 17 Aug 2009 25,727 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 24,722 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake balance would benefit from attention

Pass 24 Aug 2007 23,469 miles

nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated

slight imbalance in front and rear brakes

Fail 22 Aug 2007 23,451 miles

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

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

slight imbalance in front and rear brakes

Fail 14 Aug 2006 21,959 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both hand brake cables in poor condition

Pass 14 Aug 2006 21,959 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both hand brake cables in poor condition

Pass 16 Aug 2005 20,723 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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P997 HND is a 1996 Citroen Ax in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P997 HND, 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 P997 HND registered?

P997 HND is a 1996 Citroen Ax, first registered on 31 August 1996.

Is P997 HND safe to buy?

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