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N248 BKE

1996 Citroen Ax

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,707 mi
Last recorded79,707 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Citroen Ax72,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN248 BKE
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2011 79,707 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 79,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 2 Jun 2010 71,978 miles

both front lower wishbone rear bushes worn

centre to rear exhaust joint corroded and leaking

steering column knocking

Pass 25 Jun 2009 63,135 miles

Front roadsprings corroded.

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

Offside and nearside inner wings corroded.

Fail 24 Jun 2009 63,094 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Front roadsprings corroded.

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

Offside and nearside inner wings corroded.

Pass 16 Jun 2008 53,755 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 50,052 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 50,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2006 45,494 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside & offside front tyres below 1.6mm on inner band

Fail 18 May 2006 45,493 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside & offside front tyre below 1.6mm on inner band

oil level just above minimum

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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N248 BKE is a 1996 Citroen Ax in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N248 BKE, 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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N248 BKE is a 1996 Citroen Ax, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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