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N218 DBG

1996 Citroen Ax

White Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,689 mi
Last recorded119,689 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Citroen Ax72,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN218 DBG
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2011 119,689 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 119,689 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 113,356 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 108,198 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 102,771 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 97,918 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 97,882 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 89,845 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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N218 DBG is a 1996 Citroen Ax in White with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N218 DBG, 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 N218 DBG registered?

N218 DBG is a 1996 Citroen Ax, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N218 DBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N218 DBG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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