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N164 HEH

1996 Citroen Ax

White Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

113,038 mi
Last recorded113,038 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Citroen Ax72,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN164 HEH
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2011 113,038 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 113,024 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Dec 2010 109,047 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake balance just within limits

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Dec 2010 109,047 miles

Rear brake balance just within limits

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Dec 2009 107,477 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 107,476 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Handbrake travel high

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 16 Jan 2009 106,078 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake balance just within limits

Pass 16 Jan 2009 106,078 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake balance just within limits

Pass 1 Feb 2008 104,264 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 104,262 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 102,152 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 99,985 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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N164 HEH is a 1996 Citroen Ax in White with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N164 HEH, 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 N164 HEH registered?

N164 HEH is a 1996 Citroen Ax, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N164 HEH safe to buy?

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