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N185 TPH

1996 Citroen Ax

Green Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,243 mi
Last recorded113,243 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Citroen Ax72,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN185 TPH
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 113,243 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 May 2012 113,243 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn.

corrosion hole in n/s/f flitch panel.

rear tyres perishing.

Pass 2 Jun 2011 104,737 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn.

corrosion on front edges of brake discs.

corrosion on front road springs.

corrosion on inner wing flitches.

cracking in spare tyre side wall and tread.

front tyres wearing low on edges.

Pass 26 May 2010 98,753 miles

cracking and perishing in both rear tyre walls and tread.

front number plate cracked.

Fail 26 May 2010 98,753 miles

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

cracking and perishing in both rear tyre walls and tread.

front number plate cracked.

Pass 27 May 2009 96,507 miles

corrosion on exhaust system.

corrosion on front road springs.

cracking in nearside rear tyre tread.

front number plate cracked.

Fail 27 May 2009 96,507 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion on exhaust system.

corrosion on front road springs.

cracking in nearside rear tyre tread.

front number plate cracked.

Pass 21 May 2008 92,994 miles

corrosion on edges of both front brake discs.

cracking of nearside rear tyre tread.

front number plate damaged.

slight play in offside front strut top mounting.

Fail 21 May 2008 92,994 miles

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

corrosion on edges of both front brake discs.

cracking of nearside rear tyre tread.

front number plate damaged.

slight play in offside front strut top mounting.

Pass 25 May 2007 88,211 miles

corrosion on edges of both front brake discs.

front number plate damaged.

general corrosion on exhaust system.

slight play in offside front strut top mounting.

Pass 26 May 2006 85,059 miles

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

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

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

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

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 TPH is a 1996 Citroen Ax in Green with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TPH, 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 TPH registered?

N185 TPH is a 1996 Citroen Ax, first registered on 18 April 1996.

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