MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,337 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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.
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
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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