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N249 KAG

1996 Citroen Ax

Blue Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,859 mi
Last recorded62,859 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Citroen Ax72,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN249 KAG
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2011 62,859 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 62,829 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 60,600 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs showing signs of wear

Fail 22 Sep 2010 60,539 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs showing signs of wear

Pass 30 Sep 2009 57,847 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 57,784 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 55,869 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 55,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 54,051 miles

corrosion off side inner wing

Fail 2 Oct 2007 54,029 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion off side inner wing

Pass 20 Sep 2006 52,220 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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N249 KAG is a 1996 Citroen Ax in Blue with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N249 KAG, 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 N249 KAG registered?

N249 KAG is a 1996 Citroen Ax, first registered on 19 June 1996.

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