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N146 UFL

1996 Citroen Ax

Blue Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,024 mi
Last recorded125,024 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Citroen Ax72,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN146 UFL
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2016 125,024 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

some traces of filler found on rear both sides outer sills

Fail 25 Jun 2016 125,024 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

some traces of filler found on rear both sides outer sills

Pass 25 Aug 2015 109,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 109,125 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded main chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner sidewall fouling inner wheel arch (4.1.D.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 95,268 miles

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

osr sill section lower edge damaged

Pass 9 Aug 2013 89,668 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 89,668 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 84,564 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 78,659 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 73,165 miles

advise o/s/r n/s/r bad cracks in tread no cords or ply showing

Pass 10 Oct 2009 68,050 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 62,153 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 57,247 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 52,869 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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N146 UFL is a 1996 Citroen Ax in Blue with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 N146 UFL, 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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N146 UFL is a 1996 Citroen Ax, first registered on 16 March 1996.

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