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N117 ESN

1996 Citroen Ax

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,926 mi
Last recorded85,926 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Citroen Ax72,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN117 ESN
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2010 85,926 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 71,942 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 71,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 68,888 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 68,888 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 64,986 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 61,406 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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N117 ESN is a 1996 Citroen Ax in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 N117 ESN, 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 N117 ESN registered?

N117 ESN is a 1996 Citroen Ax, first registered on 3 April 1996.

Is N117 ESN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N117 ESN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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