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N148 NNJ

1996 Citroen Ax

Silver Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

39,280 mi
Last recorded39,280 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Citroen Ax72,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN148 NNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2009 39,280 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 39,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front bumper loose on offside.

Pass 6 Feb 2008 33,568 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 33,568 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

nearside rear light lense is cracked

offside front indicator lense is broken

Pass 1 Feb 2007 29,398 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 29,398 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 28,827 miles

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

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

both rear brake hoses starting to perish

Fail 27 Nov 2006 28,826 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

both rear brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 24 Nov 2005 15,237 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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N148 NNJ is a 1996 Citroen Ax in Silver with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 N148 NNJ, 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 N148 NNJ registered?

N148 NNJ is a 1996 Citroen Ax, first registered on 30 May 1996.

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