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N257 ECW

1996 Citroen Ax

White Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,257 mi
Last recorded116,257 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Citroen Ax72,184 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN257 ECW
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2011 116,257 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 112,361 miles

front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre nearing legal limit

nearside windscreen marked

offside wishbone rear bush getting worn

Pass 25 Feb 2009 107,152 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 107,151 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 102,079 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 95,369 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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N257 ECW is a 1996 Citroen Ax in White with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N257 ECW, 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 N257 ECW registered?

N257 ECW is a 1996 Citroen Ax, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N257 ECW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N257 ECW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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