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N181 PYH

1996 Citroen Ax

Blue Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2012
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

128,337 mi
Last recorded128,337 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Citroen Ax72,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN181 PYH
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2014 128,337 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

brake discs faces rusty

Pass 9 Sep 2011 123,055 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

offside outer sill rusty

Fail 5 Sep 2011 123,039 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Battery insecure

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

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

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

offside outer sill rusty

Pass 29 Aug 2010 119,015 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 118,925 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

ALL 4 BRAKE FLEX HOSES PERISHING.

DOOR HINGES TIGHT.

REAR BUMPER LOOSE AT ENDS.

SPARE WHEEL UNDER INFLATED.

Pass 20 Sep 2009 116,776 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

boot loaded

both rear tyres very heavly perrished and under inflated

front wiper in poor condition

general vehicle condition poor

headlamps slightly insicure

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 29 Mar 2007 116,725 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2006 116,693 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

battery insecure

bumper insecure

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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N181 PYH is a 1996 Citroen Ax in Blue with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 N181 PYH, 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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N181 PYH is a 1996 Citroen Ax, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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