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N250 BOX

1996 Citroen Ax

Green Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,398 mi
Last recorded38,398 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 Citroen Ax72,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN250 BOX
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2016 38,398 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front flexi hoses splitting

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/f tyre perishing

rear wiper split

slight blows on exhaust system

slight movement in track rod ends

Pass 13 Oct 2015 35,321 miles

cv boots perishing

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/f tyre perishing

Fail 13 Oct 2015 35,321 miles

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

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

cv boots perishing

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 2 Sep 2014 33,151 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear and offside front tyres starting to perish

Pass 13 Mar 2013 28,392 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 28,388 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 24,782 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 24,418 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 24,029 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 23,626 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 23,614 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 26 May 2006 23,036 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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N250 BOX is a 1996 Citroen Ax in Green with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N250 BOX, 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 N250 BOX registered?

N250 BOX is a 1996 Citroen Ax, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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