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N21 FFM

1996 Citroen Ax

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,783 mi
Last recorded88,783 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Citroen Ax72,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN21 FFM
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2008 88,783 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 88,770 miles

Centre Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 86,541 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 86,539 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2006 82,817 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pedal rubber worn

offside headlamp broken but not excessivly insicure

Fail 4 Feb 2006 82,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pedal rubber worn

offside head lamp broken but secure

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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N21 FFM 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 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N21 FFM, 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 N21 FFM registered?

N21 FFM is a 1996 Citroen Ax, first registered on 22 January 1996.

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