MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,340 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear wiper deteriorated
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear wiper deteriorated
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
How Reliable is the Citroen Ax?
Based on 349,985 MOT tests across 70,119 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N118 HGS is a 1996 Citroen Ax in Blue with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 N118 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 N118 HGS registered?
N118 HGS is a 1996 Citroen Ax, first registered on 26 March 1996.
Is N118 HGS safe to buy?
The MOT history for N118 HGS shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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