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N246 FWE

1996 Citroen Ax

Blue Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

97,819 mi
Last recorded97,819 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Citroen Ax72,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN246 FWE
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 97,819 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 96,163 miles

outer sills not fully checked due to plastic overcovers fitted also underside of car has been coated with underseal

Fail 18 Jan 2025 95,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

outer sills not fully checked due to plastic overcovers fitted also underside of car has been coated with underseal

Pass 11 Nov 2023 91,833 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 85,110 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 85,068 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 72,901 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 71,409 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 71,365 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 69,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 67,012 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 66,023 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2015 62,382 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 54,772 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 51,588 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 50,292 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 49,015 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 47,635 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 46,157 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 44,364 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 42,299 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 40,387 miles

both front flexi brake hoses and nearside rear flexi brake hose starting to perish

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 FWE is a 1996 Citroen Ax in Blue with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 N246 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.

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What year was N246 FWE registered?

N246 FWE is a 1996 Citroen Ax, first registered on 28 May 1996.

Is N246 FWE safe to buy?

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