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N256 FWE

1996 Citroen Ax

Green Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

127,636 mi
Last recorded127,636 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Citroen Ax72,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN256 FWE
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2011 127,636 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2011 127,410 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2010 116,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 116,207 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 104,304 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 104,285 miles

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 97,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 9 Oct 2007 95,249 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 95,223 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 91,769 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 91,769 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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N256 FWE 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 54.5%.

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 N256 FWE, 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 N256 FWE registered?

N256 FWE is a 1996 Citroen Ax, first registered on 23 May 1996.

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