MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,922 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Spare tyre defective
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Spare tyre defective
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Citroen Ax?
Based on 349,985 MOT tests across 70,119 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M196 XPU is a 1995 Citroen Ax in White with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1995 Citroen Ax models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 77,656 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 M196 XPU, 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 31 years old, this Citroen Ax is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was M196 XPU registered?
M196 XPU is a 1995 Citroen Ax, first registered on 24 February 1995.
Is M196 XPU safe to buy?
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