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N250 DWG

1996 Citroen Ax

Blue Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

152,034 mi
Last recorded152,034 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Citroen Ax72,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN250 DWG
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2011 152,034 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 152,032 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 152,025 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 152,025 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2007 152,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2007 151,912 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Outer Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

front number plate deteriorating

handbrake travel getting high

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 8 Nov 2006 146,412 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Nov 2006 146,409 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 138,975 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 DWG is a 1996 Citroen Ax in Blue with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 N250 DWG, 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 DWG registered?

N250 DWG is a 1996 Citroen Ax, first registered on 18 March 1996.

Is N250 DWG safe to buy?

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