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N172 YNU

1996 Citroen Ax

Green Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

58,203 mi
Last recorded58,203 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2013
Typical for 1996 Citroen Ax72,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN172 YNU
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2013 58,203 miles

NS door mirror glass missing

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2013 58,203 miles

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

NS door mirror glass missing

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 52,185 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 52,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

handbrake warning light tempramental

nearside door mirror missing

Pass 21 Nov 2011 45,434 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 41,314 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 39,993 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 36,074 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 36,074 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 35,169 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 34,086 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 32,268 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2005 32,253 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.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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N172 YNU is a 1996 Citroen Ax in Green with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N172 YNU, 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 N172 YNU registered?

N172 YNU is a 1996 Citroen Ax, first registered on 27 June 1996.

Is N172 YNU safe to buy?

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