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N102 GVS

1996 Citroen Ax

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

57,052 mi
Last recorded57,052 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Citroen Ax72,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN102 GVS
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2009 57,052 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 10 Jun 2008 53,314 miles

exhaust front pipe corroded

front no plate damaged

offside front shock damp

play in front top shock mounts

Fail 9 Jun 2008 53,314 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

exhaust front pipe corroded

front no plate damaged

nearside rear tyre perished 145 70 13 t

offside front shock damp

offside rear tyre perished & low 2 mm

play in front top shock mounts

slight front brake grabb

Pass 9 Jun 2007 48,976 miles

exhaust back box corroded & starting to blow

front brake hoses perished

front no plate damaged

offside front c.v boot damp with oil

offside front shockabasorber damp

offside rear tyre worn on edges & perished 3 mm

slight front brake imbalance

slight interaction on rear lights

Fail 9 Jun 2007 48,976 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

exhaust back box corroded & starting to blow

front brake hoses perished

front no plate damaged

offside front c.v boot damp with oil

offside front shock absorber damp

offside rear tyre worn on edges perished & 3 mm

slight front brake imbalance

slight interaction on rear lights

Pass 28 Apr 2006 44,552 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 44,540 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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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N102 GVS is a 1996 Citroen Ax in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 N102 GVS, 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 N102 GVS registered?

N102 GVS is a 1996 Citroen Ax, first registered on 12 January 1996.

Is N102 GVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N102 GVS shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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