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N179 AAJ

1996 Citroen Ax

Green Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

60,295 mi
Last recorded60,295 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Citroen Ax72,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN179 AAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2009 60,295 miles

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

both rear tyre inner walls cracking

Fail 24 Feb 2009 60,295 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

both rear tyre inner walls cracking

Pass 18 Jan 2008 52,210 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 52,206 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 45,347 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 45,344 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 39,575 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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N179 AAJ is a 1996 Citroen Ax in Green with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N179 AAJ, 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 N179 AAJ registered?

N179 AAJ is a 1996 Citroen Ax, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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