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N132 YNU

1996 Citroen Ax

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

52,917 mi
Last recorded52,917 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Citroen Ax72,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN132 YNU
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 52,917 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 52,898 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 52,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 52,763 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 51,317 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 51,295 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 48,858 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 49,800 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 46,570 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 43,365 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front door tricky to shut

Fail 12 Apr 2011 43,365 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

offside front door tricky to shut

Pass 19 Apr 2010 41,675 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 41,675 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Outer Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 40,312 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

both front inner wing panels behind headlights starting to corrode

corrosion to handbrake cable outer casing

Pass 8 Apr 2008 40,059 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 39,280 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 39,280 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2006 38,228 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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N132 YNU is a 1996 Citroen Ax in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N132 YNU, 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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N132 YNU is a 1996 Citroen Ax, first registered on 24 February 1996.

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