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N185 NNJ

1996 Citroen Ax

Green Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,999 mi
Last recorded86,999 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2007
Typical for 1996 Citroen Ax72,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN185 NNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2007 86,999 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 76,613 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

heavy surface perishing to nearside rear and offside rear brake hoses

offside parking brake cable outer casing split

slight front brake imbalance

surface perishing to offside front tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2006 76,613 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

heavy surface perishing to nearside rear and offside rear brake hoses

offside parking brake cable outer casing split

slight front brake imbalance

surface perishing to offside front tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2005 68,902 miles

Heavy surface perising to both front and nearside rear brake hoses

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2005 68,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Heavy surface perishing to nearside front brake hose

Heavy surface perishing to nearside rear brake hose

Heavy surface perishing to offside front brake hose

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

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

Offside handbrake cable outer casing split

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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N185 NNJ is a 1996 Citroen Ax in Green with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N185 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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What year was N185 NNJ registered?

N185 NNJ is a 1996 Citroen Ax, first registered on 22 January 1996.

Is N185 NNJ safe to buy?

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