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N246 CKK

1996 Citroen Ax

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

83,714 mi
Last recorded83,714 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Citroen Ax72,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN246 CKK
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2009 83,714 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 79,134 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 79,131 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 18 Jun 2007 74,072 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 74,072 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 72,891 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 72,891 miles

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

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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N246 CKK is a 1996 Citroen Ax in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 N246 CKK, 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 N246 CKK registered?

N246 CKK is a 1996 Citroen Ax, first registered on 8 March 1996.

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