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N106 HGS

1996 Citroen Ax

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

107,863 mi
Last recorded107,863 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Citroen Ax72,184 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN106 HGS
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2011 107,863 miles

n/s inner driveshaft gaiter missing

Fail 5 Jul 2011 107,852 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)

n/s inner driveshaft gaiter missing

Pass 6 Jul 2010 104,042 miles

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

n/s inner cv boot split.

Fail 6 Jul 2010 104,038 miles

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

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

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

n/s inner cv boot split.

Pass 3 Jul 2009 100,141 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 99,980 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 96,067 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 96,056 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 92,209 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 92,208 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 87,727 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 HGS is a 1996 Citroen Ax in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 HGS, 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 N106 HGS registered?

N106 HGS is a 1996 Citroen Ax, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N106 HGS safe to buy?

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