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1997 Citroen AX 1.0L Petrol · P120 JNR

P120 JNR

1997 Citroen AX (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1997. Recorded mileage 62,647 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jul 2011.

Make & Model
CITROEN AX
Year / Origin
1997 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 16 Jul 2011
Road Tax
Untaxed (01 Oct 2010)
Recorded Mileage
62,647 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 16 Jul 2011
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01 Oct 2010
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1997
Engine
954cc
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P120 JNR Key Findings

  • 6 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2010
  • 62,647 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)

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P120 JNR MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 13 Nov 2026, 12:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Citroen Ax (P120 JNR) between July 2006 and July 2010.

The record contains 5 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 08 July 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”.

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P120 JNR Mileage History

  1. 17/07/200652,886 mi
  2. 12/07/200756,972 mi+4,086 mi
  3. 03/07/200858,972 mi+2,000 mi
  4. 08/07/200960,931 mi+1,959 mi
  5. 07/07/201062,637 mi+1,706 mi
  6. 08/07/201062,647 mi+10 mi

Average of roughly 2,455 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
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