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N133 PJU

1996 Citroen Ax

Green Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,784 mi
Last recorded60,784 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Citroen Ax72,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN133 PJU
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 60,784 miles

corrosion to n/s/f rear of inner wing

hole and corrosion at n/s/f and o/s/f inner wings not p/a area

Fail 17 Sep 2013 60,731 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion to n/s/f rear of inner wing

hole and corrosion at n/s/f and o/s/f inner wings not p/a area

Fail 9 Oct 2012 58,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre age cracking in tread

o/s/f and n/s/f inner wings holed and corroded [not in perscribed area]

rear silencer corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2012 58,216 miles

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

n/s/r tyre age cracking in tread

o/s/f and n/s/f inner wings holed and corroded [not in perscribed area]

rear silencer corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2011 56,185 miles

brake pedal pad split and worn

front springs corroded

n/s/f cv outer boot cracking

n/s/r tyre cracking on side wall

Fail 14 Oct 2011 56,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pedal pad split and worn

front springs corroded

n/s/f cv outer boot cracking

n/s/r tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 21 Oct 2010 53,288 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 48,973 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 44,767 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 44,749 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 39,085 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 33,501 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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N133 PJU is a 1996 Citroen Ax in Green with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N133 PJU, 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 N133 PJU registered?

N133 PJU is a 1996 Citroen Ax, first registered on 9 January 1996.

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