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N190 HWY

1996 Citroen Ax

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,396 mi
Last recorded94,396 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Citroen Ax72,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN190 HWY
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2009 94,396 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEXI HOSES PERRISHING BAD / FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING ON INNER EDGE . SLIGHT BLOW ON REAR EXHAUST BOX JOINT / CORRSION ON O/S/F INNER WING

Fail 30 Jul 2009 94,396 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEXI HOSES PERRISHING BAD / FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING ON INNER EDGE . SLIGHT BLOW ON REAR EXHAUST BOX JOINT / CORRSION ON O/S/F INNER WING

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 80,211 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 79,998 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Noise from o/s rear brake

Pass 2 Jun 2007 57,362 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 57,362 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 48,044 miles

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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N190 HWY is a 1996 Citroen Ax in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N190 HWY, 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 N190 HWY registered?

N190 HWY is a 1996 Citroen Ax, first registered on 9 February 1996.

Is N190 HWY safe to buy?

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