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N121 FOO

1996 Citroen Ax

Green Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

105,108 mi
Last recorded105,108 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Citroen Ax72,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN121 FOO
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2012 105,108 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 88,305 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

bonnet safty catch siezed

Pass 14 Sep 2011 88,305 miles

bonnet safty catch siezed

Pass 2 Sep 2010 75,263 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 75,263 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 69,583 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 69,583 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 61,384 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 53,319 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 53,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 45,669 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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N121 FOO is a 1996 Citroen Ax in Green with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N121 FOO, 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 N121 FOO registered?

N121 FOO is a 1996 Citroen Ax, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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