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N166 EPX

1996 Citroen Ax

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

27,303 mi
Last recorded27,303 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Citroen Ax72,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN166 EPX
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2009 27,303 miles

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

Nearside wishbone rear bush starting to split.

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

Slight exhaust blow rear box.

Pass 17 Jun 2009 26,099 miles

near side headlamp chipped

off side rear tyre possibly punctured

Pass 19 Jun 2008 25,010 miles

Both front flexi hoses starting to perish.

Both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split.

Pass 20 Jun 2007 24,528 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 24,528 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)

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

Nearside headlamp glass chipped.

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 23,988 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 23,988 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front discs ridged and worn

near side headlamp chipped

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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N166 EPX is a 1996 Citroen Ax in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N166 EPX, 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 N166 EPX registered?

N166 EPX is a 1996 Citroen Ax, first registered on 16 February 1996.

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