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N168 NNJ

1996 Citroen Ax

Green Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

35,906 mi
Last recorded35,906 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Citroen Ax72,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN168 NNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 35,906 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 23,501 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 23,489 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 21,885 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 19,937 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 18,463 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 16,857 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 16,856 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 15,061 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 13,727 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 13,727 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 12,102 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 10,953 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front tyres perished

rear number plate deteriorated

rear tyres stsrting to perish

Pass 23 Jul 2013 10,045 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear number plate deteriorated slightly

tyres just starting to perish slightly

Fail 22 Jul 2013 10,044 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear number plate deteriorated slightly

tyres just starting to perish slightly

Pass 27 Jul 2012 9,396 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 9,325 miles

front brake discs pitted

nearside rear light lens damaged & taped

Pass 22 Jun 2010 9,301 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front shock absorbers have a very slight misting of oil

Pass 23 Jun 2009 9,064 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 8,766 miles

All four tyres cracking on sidewalls

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 8,404 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 8,072 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2006 8,072 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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N168 NNJ is a 1996 Citroen Ax in Green with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 N168 NNJ, 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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N168 NNJ is a 1996 Citroen Ax, first registered on 23 January 1996.

Is N168 NNJ safe to buy?

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