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N151 UFL

1996 Citroen Ax

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

40,879 mi
Last recorded40,879 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Citroen Ax72,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN151 UFL
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2013 40,879 miles

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

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

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

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

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

lower windscreen delaminating

o/s/f tyre inner wall badly perished

Pass 8 Mar 2012 37,936 miles

off side front tyer perished

Pass 24 Feb 2011 36,774 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 36,774 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 35,401 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 35,398 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 34,547 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 34,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 33,837 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 33,837 miles

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 32,854 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 32,854 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 32,854 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

REAR REG PLATE FADED

Pass 16 Feb 2006 32,557 miles

ADVISE REAR REG PLATE FADED FRONT HOSES RUBBING SRUT

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2006 32,557 miles

Front Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

ADVISE REAR REG PLATE FADED

FRONT HOSES RUBBING STRUT

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

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

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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N151 UFL is a 1996 Citroen Ax in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 N151 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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N151 UFL is a 1996 Citroen Ax, first registered on 14 February 1996.

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