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N204 FWA

1996 Citroen Ax

Green Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,826 mi
Last recorded121,826 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2007
Typical for 1996 Citroen Ax72,184 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN204 FWA
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2007 121,826 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 121,826 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 112,645 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 112,264 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

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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N204 FWA is a 1996 Citroen Ax in Green 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 N204 FWA, 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 N204 FWA registered?

N204 FWA is a 1996 Citroen Ax, first registered on 22 May 1996.

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