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N115 FBF

1996 Citroen Ax

Green Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,921 mi
Last recorded104,921 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 Citroen Ax72,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN115 FBF
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2015 104,921 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 98,305 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 98,305 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 92,741 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

sills floor chassi req wax oil

Pass 2 Feb 2012 84,417 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 84,412 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

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

Pass 23 Jan 2011 67,458 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 50,060 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 49,315 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all four tyres starting to crack

bodywork and underbody showing signs of age

rear number plate showing signs of age

slight mist of grease from offside cv boot

Fail 11 Feb 2009 49,315 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

all four tyres starting to crack

bodywork and underbody showing signs of age

rear number plate showing signs of age

slight mist of grease from offside cv boot

Pass 5 Feb 2008 47,732 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 47,732 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 45,819 miles

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

INNER SIDEWALL CRACKING ON N/S REAR TYRE

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 43,406 miles

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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N115 FBF is a 1996 Citroen Ax in Green with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N115 FBF, 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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N115 FBF is a 1996 Citroen Ax, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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