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N246 HOW

1996 Citroen Ax

Blue Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,265 mi
Last recorded64,265 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Citroen Ax72,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN246 HOW
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2009 64,265 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 64,264 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 59,071 miles

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

windscreen washer bottle leak

Fail 4 Jun 2008 58,898 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

windscreen washer bottle leak

Pass 7 Jun 2007 53,344 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2006 49,308 miles

age cracks rear tyres

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 HOW is a 1996 Citroen Ax in Blue with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N246 HOW, 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 HOW registered?

N246 HOW is a 1996 Citroen Ax, first registered on 20 June 1996.

Is N246 HOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N246 HOW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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