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N253 JKX

1996 Citroen Ax

Green Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

84,062 mi
Last recorded84,062 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Citroen Ax72,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN253 JKX
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 84,062 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 77,057 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 76,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 76,127 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 75,503 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 73,985 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 May 2010 72,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 70,149 miles

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

Offside handbrake cable,outer casing deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2008 68,265 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 66,354 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 63,851 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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N253 JKX is a 1996 Citroen Ax in Green with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N253 JKX, 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 N253 JKX registered?

N253 JKX is a 1996 Citroen Ax, first registered on 23 May 1996.

Is N253 JKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N253 JKX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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