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N252 BOX

1996 Citroen Ax

Green Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,919 mi
Last recorded116,919 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Citroen Ax72,184 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN252 BOX
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2011 116,919 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 116,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

the seat belts at the rear need putting to the right side of the seat

Pass 21 Jan 2010 112,493 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 112,493 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 107,508 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Jan 2009 107,542 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 100,328 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 100,177 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 92,262 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 84,340 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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N252 BOX is a 1996 Citroen Ax in Green 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 N252 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 N252 BOX registered?

N252 BOX is a 1996 Citroen Ax, first registered on 24 May 1996.

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