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MIL 7502

1996 Citroen Ax

Blue Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,947 mi
Last recorded159,947 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Citroen Ax72,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIL 7502
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Dec 2010 159,947 miles

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 155,731 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 149,558 miles

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Fail 4 Dec 2008 149,557 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 139,847 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 139,846 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 131,343 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 131,343 miles

Offside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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MIL 7502 is a 1996 Citroen Ax in Blue with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 MIL 7502, 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 MIL 7502 registered?

MIL 7502 is a 1996 Citroen Ax, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is MIL 7502 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MIL 7502 shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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