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N248 DBG

1996 Citroen Ax

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,673 mi
Last recorded75,673 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Citroen Ax72,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN248 DBG
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2008 75,673 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear bumper insecure

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 5 Jun 2007 70,809 miles

ANTI RATTLE SPRING NOT FITTED CORRECTLY ON NEAR SIDE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER.

EXHAUST CENTRE PIPE CORRODED.

FRONT NUMBER PLATE IN A POOR CONDITION.

NEAR SIDE FRONT CONSTANT VELOCITY GAITER OUTER CLIP ALLOWING MOVEMENT OF GAITER ON JOINT.

Pass 1 Jun 2006 66,831 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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N248 DBG is a 1996 Citroen Ax in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 N248 DBG, 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 N248 DBG registered?

N248 DBG is a 1996 Citroen Ax, first registered on 31 March 1996.

Is N248 DBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N248 DBG shows 3 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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