CarVerify

Free Car Check

N205 FNW

1996 Citroen Ax

Red Petrol 1124cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,743 mi
Last recorded89,743 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 1996 Citroen Ax72,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN205 FNW
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 89,743 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 89,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 86,616 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2013 86,616 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2013 82,684 miles

nearside front inner wing holed and corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 21 Dec 2011 78,859 miles

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

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

offside headlamp glass loose

signs of corrosion to nearside inner wing

Fail 21 Dec 2011 78,859 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

offside headlamp glass loose

signs of corrosion to nearside inner wing

Pass 12 Jan 2011 75,553 miles

offside front tyre 2.5mm

offside front tyre signs of corrosion

rear blade deteriorated

rear tyres signs of cracking

Pass 7 Jan 2009 67,548 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coolant leak

parking brake travel high

Fail 5 Jan 2009 67,546 miles

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coolant leak

parking brake travel high

Pass 12 Dec 2007 37,169 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 37,169 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 35,033 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 32,902 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
Full Citroen Ax reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N205 FNW is a 1996 Citroen Ax in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N205 FNW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N205 FNW?

You can check the full history of N205 FNW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N205 FNW registered?

N205 FNW is a 1996 Citroen Ax, first registered on 2 January 1996.

Is N205 FNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N205 FNW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N205 FNW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N205 FNW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.