MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,290 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Gearbox oil leak
Nearside front tyre starting to perish on outer walls
Offside tyre starting to perish on outer walls
Oil leak
Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)
Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
1/ n/s outer sill becoming corroded 2/ front brake pads becoming worn 3/ n/s front inner wish bone rear mounting bush becoming perished 4/ n/s and o/s front inner wings becoming corroded
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside and offside front inner wings becoming corroded.
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
engine oil leak
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
all tyres perishing on outer walls
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear bumper insecure
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Citroen Ax?
Based on 349,985 MOT tests across 70,119 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N242 XAV is a 1996 Citroen Ax in White with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N242 XAV, 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 N242 XAV registered?
N242 XAV is a 1996 Citroen Ax, first registered on 18 April 1996.
Is N242 XAV safe to buy?
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