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N118 HGS

1996 Citroen Ax

Blue Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,340 mi
Last recorded137,340 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Citroen Ax72,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN118 HGS
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2014 137,340 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 127,258 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 4 Sep 2013 127,230 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 117,828 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 108,914 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 108,914 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 101,083 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 101,082 miles

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)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 96,813 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 95,680 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 95,680 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 93,332 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 89,843 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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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.

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