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N209 VHN

1996 Citroen Ax

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,050 mi
Last recorded53,050 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Citroen Ax72,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN209 VHN
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2009 53,050 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 53,035 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

engine oil leak

ferrules on both rear brake flexy hoses badly corroded

front brake discs corroded on inner surface

offside and nearside front coil springs badly corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2008 50,511 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

offside and nearside rear flexy hose ferrules badly corroded

slight bind offside front brake

Pass 13 Jun 2007 47,156 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 47,142 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

bad engine oil leak

clutch pedal rubber worn

offside and nearside rear flexy ferrules badly corroded

offside front rake slight bind

Pass 13 Jun 2006 43,641 miles

bad engine oil leak

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front brake disc corroded

offside front brake disc not braking on full surface

slight bind on offside front brake

slight play offside front top strutt bearing

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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N209 VHN is a 1996 Citroen Ax in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N209 VHN, 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 N209 VHN registered?

N209 VHN is a 1996 Citroen Ax, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N209 VHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N209 VHN shows 6 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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