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R347 MAP

1998 Citroen Ax

Red Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

21,136 mi
Last recorded21,136 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Citroen Ax69,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR347 MAP
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 21,136 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer. (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 21,136 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer. (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 20,384 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 19,698 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 19,698 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 19,134 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 19,134 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 18,553 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 18,553 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 17,828 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 17,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 17,176 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 16,711 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 15,163 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 15,163 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 14,656 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 13,786 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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R347 MAP is a 1998 Citroen Ax in Red with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1998 Citroen Ax models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 69,611 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 R347 MAP, 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 28 years old, this Citroen Ax is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R347 MAP is a 1998 Citroen Ax, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R347 MAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R347 MAP shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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