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M3 BGV

1996 Citroen Ax

Green Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,344 mi
Last recorded60,344 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Citroen Ax72,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 BGV
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2012 60,344 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 59,292 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 55,289 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 55,289 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2009 50,934 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 46,059 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2007 37,660 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 30,174 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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M3 BGV is a 1996 Citroen Ax in Green with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M3 BGV, 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 M3 BGV registered?

M3 BGV is a 1996 Citroen Ax, first registered on 25 June 1996.

Is M3 BGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 BGV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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