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N157 TPH

1996 Citroen Ax

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,190 mi
Last recorded105,190 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Citroen Ax72,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN157 TPH
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2012 105,190 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 97,939 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 87,065 miles

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

both rear tyres out of shape

n/s front inner wing holed

Pass 1 Aug 2009 80,553 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 76,457 miles

unable to open n/s rear door

Pass 21 Jul 2007 71,675 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

h/brake mount slack

Pass 22 Jul 2006 66,813 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 62,915 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 TPH is a 1996 Citroen Ax in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N157 TPH, 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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N157 TPH is a 1996 Citroen Ax, first registered on 22 January 1996.

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