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N178 NNJ

1996 Citroen Ax

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

60,931 mi
Last recorded60,931 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Citroen Ax72,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN178 NNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 60,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2025 51,120 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 51,100 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 51,018 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2022 50,960 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 50,772 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 50,608 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 50,334 miles

Nearside Front corrosion in inner wing

Offside Front corrosion in inner wing

Pass 10 Apr 2018 49,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 48,716 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 47,863 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 46,909 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 45,761 miles

offside rear suspension arm slight movement at axle mount/bearing

Fail 3 Mar 2014 45,761 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear suspension arm slight movement at axle mount/bearing

Pass 13 Mar 2013 44,556 miles

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

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

nearside & offside front inner wings/arches slight corrosion

Fail 12 Mar 2013 44,554 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

nearside & offside front inner wings/arches slight corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2012 43,226 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 40,915 miles

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

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

nearside & offside front inner wings/strut area slight corrosion

Fail 16 Mar 2011 40,914 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

nearside & offside front inner wings/strut area slight corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2010 38,541 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 38,540 miles

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

nearside rear service brake performance low

Pass 20 Mar 2009 35,975 miles

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

both front brake hoses perished

both rear tyres perished

o/s/f cv boot perished

Pass 1 Feb 2008 35,149 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 35,149 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 33,395 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 31,075 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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N178 NNJ is a 1996 Citroen Ax in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N178 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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N178 NNJ is a 1996 Citroen Ax, first registered on 31 January 1996.

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