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N180 YVU

1996 Citroen Ax

Maroon Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,894 mi
Last recorded96,894 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Citroen Ax72,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN180 YVU
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2009 96,894 miles

odd size tyres front to rear axles

pin holes in exhaust rear section

slight "lift" in o/s/f suspension leg top mount

slight damage to front number plate

small split in brake pedal rubber

Fail 28 Jul 2009 96,894 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

odd size tyres front to rear axles

pin holes in exhaust rear section

slight "lift" in o/s/f suspension leg top mount

slight bind on o/s/f brake

slight damage to front number plate

small split in brake pedal rubber

Pass 29 May 2008 92,972 miles

SLIGHT - play in front suspension struts - top mounts

oil leaks on engine

small split in brake pedal rubber

unable to open tail-gate - rear checked through rear seats

Fail 29 May 2008 92,972 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

SLIGHT - play in front suspension struts - top mounts

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

n/s/f tyre on legal limit on tread

oil leaks on engine

small split in brake pedal rubber

unable to open tail-gate - rear checked through rear seats

Pass 29 May 2007 89,472 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 89,414 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2006 5,354 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 85,353 miles

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

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

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

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

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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N180 YVU is a 1996 Citroen Ax in Maroon with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N180 YVU, 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 N180 YVU registered?

N180 YVU is a 1996 Citroen Ax, first registered on 9 January 1996.

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