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N214 KGN

1996 Citroen Ax

Green Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

64,758 mi
Last recorded64,758 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Citroen Ax72,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN214 KGN
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 64,758 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 63,827 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front number plate damaged

Fail 25 Jul 2013 63,827 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 63,058 miles

Both front 'inner' wings & under bonnet corroded!

Both front bottom ball joint dust covers poor!

Both front tyres low on pressure!

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Near side front lower bottom ball joint has play / movment from it! -close to excess-

Near side rear brake flexi-hose perished & spliting -close to excess-

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 59,516 miles

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

front and rear bumpers loose.

Pass 24 Sep 2010 56,263 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 53,323 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 48,688 miles

both front hoses perishing

Pass 15 Aug 2007 44,580 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 41,840 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 41,840 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
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N214 KGN is a 1996 Citroen Ax in Green with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N214 KGN, 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 N214 KGN registered?

N214 KGN is a 1996 Citroen Ax, first registered on 25 January 1996.

Is N214 KGN safe to buy?

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