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N208 UPL

1996 Citroen Ax

White Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,635 mi
Last recorded117,635 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2007
Typical for 1996 Citroen Ax72,184 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN208 UPL
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2007 117,635 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 117,672 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

play in back and front struts

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2006 113,879 miles

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

exhaust blowing at rear

front tyres wearing on edges and close to limit

play in front lower arm rear inner mounting bushes

smell of fuel no sign of leak

unable to open offside rear door inside or outside

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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N208 UPL is a 1996 Citroen Ax in White with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N208 UPL, 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 N208 UPL registered?

N208 UPL is a 1996 Citroen Ax, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N208 UPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N208 UPL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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