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N255 JRH

1996 Citroen Ax

Blue Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

180,199 mi
Last recorded180,199 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Citroen Ax72,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN255 JRH
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2012 180,199 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 180,104 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 168,991 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 153,663 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 153,663 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 144,169 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 144,168 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2008 135,610 miles

o/s/f brake disc corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2007 122,245 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 122,245 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 108,890 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 108,827 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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N255 JRH is a 1996 Citroen Ax in Blue with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N255 JRH, 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 N255 JRH registered?

N255 JRH is a 1996 Citroen Ax, first registered on 10 May 1996.

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The MOT history for N255 JRH shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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