MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
831,074 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
nearside front inner wing corroded and holed not in prescribed area and not likely to affect steering suspension or brakes
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
slight judder from front brakes in rolling road! †nearside rubber door trim sticking out slightly!
wiper smears! †noise from belt area, belt slack! †front exhaust corroded & leaking slightly!
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front inner wing corroded and holed not in a prescribed area or likely to affect suspension/steering or brakes
How Reliable is the Citroen Ax?
Based on 349,985 MOT tests across 70,119 vehicles.
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N196 TFX is a 1996 Citroen Ax in Blue 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 N196 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 N196 TFX registered?
N196 TFX is a 1996 Citroen Ax, first registered on 7 February 1996.
Is N196 TFX safe to buy?
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