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Citroën AX

Purple · Diesel · 1994 · 1,527 cc

M975 VTUMOT history

M975 VTU is a purple diesel Citroën AX first used on 31 Aug 1994. Its MOT expired on 22 Feb 2022 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 113,426 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Feb 2022
Mileage
113,426 mi
At MOT on 8 Feb 2022
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,654 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M975 VTU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
AX
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,527 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Aug 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Feb 2022
Latest MOT test
8 Feb 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

M975 VTU was last recorded at 113,426 miles on 8 Feb 2022, 803 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,623 miles · 8 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
803 miles
Average per year
2,654 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 113,426 miles
  • 2021 – 112,623 miles
  • 2020 – 111,482 miles
  • 2019 – 110,224 miles
  • 2018 – 109,144 miles
  • 2017 – 107,956 miles
  • 2016 – 106,475 miles
  • 2015 – 104,075 miles
  • 2014 – 101,383 miles
  • 2013 – 98,161 miles
  • 2012 – 93,052 miles
  • 2011 – 90,010 miles
  • 2010 – 86,255 miles
  • 2009 – 82,336 miles
  • 2008 – 78,481 miles
  • 2007 – 74,775 miles
  • 2006 – 71,042 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail113,426 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Under body corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail113,426 miles (+803)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,426 miles
    Test number
    512856924729
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass112,623 miles (+1,141)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    112,623 miles
    Test number
    949741569675
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded

  3. Pass111,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    111,482 miles
    Test number
    439069568600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail111,482 miles (+1,258)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,482 miles
    Test number
    746200513776
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass110,224 miles (+1,080)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    110,224 miles
    Test number
    967324266195
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded

  6. Pass109,144 miles (+32)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    109,144 miles
    Test number
    539590488177
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded

  7. Fail109,112 miles (+1,156)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,112 miles
    Test number
    623250997661
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings boot floor (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded

  8. Pass107,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    107,956 miles
    Test number
    345644278032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail107,956 miles (+1,481)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,956 miles
    Test number
    840663867637
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  10. Pass106,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    106,475 miles
    Test number
    205982636119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail106,475 miles (+2,400)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,475 miles
    Test number
    368919604808
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner rear wheel arch (5.2.6)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass104,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    104,075 miles
    Test number
    716267245040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail104,075 miles (+2,692)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,075 miles
    Test number
    108297345409
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass101,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    101,383 miles
    Test number
    427398244010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail101,383 miles (+3,222)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,383 miles
    Test number
    108278144441
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass98,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    98,161 miles
    Test number
    849589643031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail98,161 miles (+5,109)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,161 miles
    Test number
    855089043075
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass93,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    93,052 miles
    Test number
    758157942066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail93,052 miles (+3,042)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,052 miles
    Test number
    648327442079
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass90,010 miles (+3,755)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    90,010 miles
    Test number
    178443751460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass86,255 miles (+3,919)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    86,255 miles
    Test number
    881369540035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass82,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    82,336 miles
    Test number
    212581259078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail82,336 miles (+3,855)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,336 miles
    Test number
    720260559093
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  24. Pass78,481 miles (+3,706)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    78,481 miles
    Test number
    480296448081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass74,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    74,775 miles
    Test number
    760626547047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail74,775 miles (+3,733)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,775 miles
    Test number
    772486847034
    • FailureDirection indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass71,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    71,042 miles
    Test number
    291981456038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail71,042 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,042 miles
    Test number
    974641056062
    • FailureFront Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Questions about M975 VTU

Does M975 VTU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M975 VTU expired on 22 Feb 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M975 VTU?
The MOT on M975 VTU expired on 22 Feb 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M975 VTU done?
M975 VTU was recorded at 113,426 miles at its MOT on 8 Feb 2022, an average of 2,654 miles a year.
Has M975 VTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M975 VTU has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on M975 VTU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on M975 VTU find?
M975 VTU failed its latest MOT on 8 Feb 2022 with 4 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside rear integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch; offside front integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill; offside rear integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch, and 3 more.

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