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N106 BDY

1996 Citroen Ax

Green Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,350 mi
Last recorded129,350 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Citroen Ax72,184 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN106 BDY
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2012 129,350 miles

no rear seats fitted in car at time of test

Fail 22 Aug 2012 129,350 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

no rear seats fitted in car at time of test

Pass 25 Aug 2011 125,575 miles

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

Rear seat not fitted at time of test.

corrosion to n/s and o/s front floor pan.

corrosion to n/s/r seat belt mount.

Fail 19 Aug 2011 125,575 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear seat not fitted at time of test.

corrosion to n/s and o/s front floor pan.

corrosion to n/s/r seat belt mount.

Fail 8 Jul 2011 125,564 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front discs heavily worn/corroded

offside rear brake effort poor

Pass 17 Jun 2010 122,715 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 122,709 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 117,797 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 117,792 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 112,530 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 112,530 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 107,433 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 107,424 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 31 May 2006 100,063 miles

engine water leak

hand brake poor

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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N106 BDY is a 1996 Citroen Ax in Green with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 N106 BDY, 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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N106 BDY is a 1996 Citroen Ax, first registered on 23 February 1996.

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