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N157 HJO

1996 Citroen Ax

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,807 mi
Last recorded119,807 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Citroen Ax72,184 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN157 HJO
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2013 119,807 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 118,627 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 118,591 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 118,487 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 103,970 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 103,813 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 93,225 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 93,115 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Jun 2007 87,406 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 82,505 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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N157 HJO is a 1996 Citroen Ax in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N157 HJO, 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 N157 HJO registered?

N157 HJO is a 1996 Citroen Ax, first registered on 15 January 1996.

Is N157 HJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N157 HJO shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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