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N126 FBF

1996 Citroen Ax

Green Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,115 mi
Last recorded100,115 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Citroen Ax72,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN126 FBF
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2009 100,115 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front body damage

offside rear tyre worn inside edge

rear bumper insecure

Fail 17 Mar 2009 100,045 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front body damage

offside rear tyre worn inside edge

rear bumper insecure

Pass 13 Mar 2008 84,954 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Mar 2008 84,587 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Coolant leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 76,927 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 70,085 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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N126 FBF is a 1996 Citroen Ax in Green with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N126 FBF, 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 N126 FBF registered?

N126 FBF is a 1996 Citroen Ax, first registered on 30 January 1996.

Is N126 FBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N126 FBF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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