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H12 UDM

1996 Citroen Ax

Blue Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

20,552 mi
Last recorded20,552 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 1996 Citroen Ax72,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 UDM
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 20,552 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 19,866 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 19,742 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 19,742 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 19,676 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 19,639 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 19,519 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 19,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 19,390 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 19,380 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 19,282 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 18,985 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 18,609 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 18,425 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 18,054 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 17,764 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 8 Jan 2009 17,755 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 17,378 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 17,076 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 16,855 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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H12 UDM is a 1996 Citroen Ax in Blue with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 H12 UDM, 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 H12 UDM registered?

H12 UDM is a 1996 Citroen Ax, first registered on 31 August 1996.

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