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N119 EPX

1996 Citroen Ax

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

83,841 mi
Last recorded83,841 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Citroen Ax72,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN119 EPX
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2017 83,841 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Open drivers door (5.2.6)

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

Corrosion throughout underneath of vehicle

Front coil springs heavily corroded

Nearside rear tyre perished, worn unevenly and close to manufactures wear markers

Offside rear tyre perished, worn unevenly and close to manufactures wear markers

Suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2016 80,475 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 10 Aug 2015 77,470 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/side rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 10 Aug 2015 77,470 miles

o/side rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 10 Jun 2014 73,346 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded and weak in places

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Rear tyres perished

Fail 10 Jun 2014 73,346 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded and weak in places

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 28 May 2013 71,060 miles

Wiper blade not clearing screen well

Fail 23 May 2013 71,055 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Wiper blade not clearing screen well

Pass 14 Jun 2012 68,268 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 65,400 miles

coil springs corroded

o/s/r outer sill starting to corrode

slight movement in n/s/f upper strut mount

Fail 7 Jun 2011 65,390 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

coil springs corroded

o/s/r outer sill starting to corrode

slight movement in n/s/f upper strut mount

Pass 7 Jun 2010 62,669 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 62,661 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 59,260 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner egde

slight interaction on rear lights

Fail 9 Jun 2009 59,260 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner egde

slight interaction on rear lights

Pass 11 Jun 2008 55,550 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 11 Jun 2008 55,550 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 52,060 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 52,060 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 48,472 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 48,472 miles

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

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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N119 EPX is a 1996 Citroen Ax in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 N119 EPX, 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 N119 EPX registered?

N119 EPX is a 1996 Citroen Ax, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N119 EPX safe to buy?

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