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N243 FOR

1996 Citroen Ax

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,846 mi
Last recorded82,846 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Citroen Ax72,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN243 FOR
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 16 Jan 2010 82,846 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 80,347 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 77,504 miles

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

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

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

centre section exhaust fouling on heat shield

condensation in nearside headlamp lens

near side rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when spun

Pass 23 Jan 2007 75,097 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 72,643 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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N243 FOR is a 1996 Citroen Ax in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N243 FOR, 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 N243 FOR registered?

N243 FOR is a 1996 Citroen Ax, first registered on 12 January 1996.

Is N243 FOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N243 FOR shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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