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N242 FWE

1996 Citroen Ax

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,626 mi
Last recorded104,626 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Citroen Ax72,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN242 FWE
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2011 104,626 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2010 90,636 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

advise attention rear brakes

Pass 8 Apr 2009 86,911 miles

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

both handbrake cable outer casing split

Pass 9 Apr 2008 82,843 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 82,843 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both handbrake outter casings split

spare wheel insecure

Pass 3 Apr 2007 77,508 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

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

spare wheel cradle insecure

Pass 9 Apr 2006 72,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front flexible brake hoses starting to crack and perish

offside rear tyre 2-3mm & tread crecked and perished

oil leak from engine

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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N242 FWE is a 1996 Citroen Ax in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N242 FWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N242 FWE registered?

N242 FWE is a 1996 Citroen Ax, first registered on 28 May 1996.

Is N242 FWE safe to buy?

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