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N113 TRP

1996 Citroen Ax

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

155,172 mi
Last recorded155,172 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Citroen Ax72,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN113 TRP
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2010 155,172 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

body damaged

n/s/f steering arm fouling on inner wheel arc

o/s/f seat not locking in forward position

Fail 16 Jun 2010 155,171 miles

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

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

body damaged

n/s/f steering arm fouling on inner wheel arc

o/s/f seat not locking in forward position

Pass 11 Jun 2009 142,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front floor stiffners corroding

n/s & o/s/f inner archs corroding

outer sills corroding

rear suspension corroding

Fail 3 Jun 2009 124,174 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front floor stiffners corroding

n/s & o/s/f inner archs corroding

outer sills corroding

rear suspension corroding

Pass 11 Jun 2008 132,126 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 124,307 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 124,262 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2006 115,070 miles

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

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

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

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

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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N113 TRP is a 1996 Citroen Ax in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N113 TRP, 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 N113 TRP registered?

N113 TRP is a 1996 Citroen Ax, first registered on 12 January 1996.

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