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N193 TFX

1996 Citroen Ax

Silver Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,574 mi
Last recorded127,574 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2007
Typical for 1996 Citroen Ax72,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN193 TFX
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2007 127,574 miles

both rear doors will not open from outside

Fail 3 Aug 2007 127,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Anti Slip Surface on Brake & Clutch Pedals Worn

Battery Insecure

Front Bumper Cracked

Front No. Plate Cracked

N/S/F Brake Flexi Hose Tight Bend

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2007 127,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Anti Slip Surface on Brake & Clutch Pedals Worn

Battery Insecure

Front Bumper Cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 114,532 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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N193 TFX is a 1996 Citroen Ax in Silver with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N193 TFX, 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 N193 TFX registered?

N193 TFX is a 1996 Citroen Ax, first registered on 2 April 1996.

Is N193 TFX safe to buy?

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