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N188 CMD

1996 Citroen Ax

Blue Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

82,296 mi
Last recorded82,296 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Citroen Ax72,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN188 CMD
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 82,296 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 82,296 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 80,308 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 78,122 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake & clutch pedal rubbers worn

Fail 29 Aug 2014 78,122 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake & clutch pedal rubbers worn

Pass 13 Aug 2013 74,849 miles

Oil leak

N/S/F Tyreis heavily perishing

Pass 5 Sep 2012 72,896 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 72,869 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 69,580 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 65,251 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 65,201 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 59,971 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 26 Aug 2009 59,971 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 54,668 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 49,871 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 46,394 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 46,394 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 42,560 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 42,431 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N188 CMD is a 1996 Citroen Ax in Blue with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 N188 CMD, 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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N188 CMD is a 1996 Citroen Ax, first registered on 20 March 1996.

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