MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,595 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front bumper insecure
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
near side door mirror glass missing
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
near side door mirror glass missing
Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Front An item not tested (Manual)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS
Alternator belt is loose
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear wiper blade rubber is missing
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Three tyres are 145-70-13
How Reliable is the Citroen Ax?
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N252 PYL is a 1996 Citroen Ax in Green with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 PYL, 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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N252 PYL is a 1996 Citroen Ax, first registered on 31 December 1996.
Is N252 PYL safe to buy?
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