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N25 ARD

1996 Citroen Ax

White Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

111,121 mi
Last recorded111,121 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Citroen Ax72,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN25 ARD
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2014 111,121 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

drive shaft joints noisy

Pass 5 Apr 2013 95,785 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 86,370 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 86,370 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 78,153 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 75,266 miles

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

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

middle exhaust inadequately repaired and likey to fall off

Fail 3 Sep 2009 75,251 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 67,668 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 67,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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Pass 15 Nov 2007 65,019 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 64,851 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 60,073 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 60,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

BRAKE INSPECTION

EXHAUST SYSTEM HAS HAD REPAIR

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE 2MM

NEARSIDE REAR FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE AGE CRACKED

OFFSIDE REAR SEATBELT NOT CHECKED DUE TO CHILD SAFETY SEAT FITTED

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT STRUT TOP MOUNT

Pass 17 Feb 2006 52,672 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nail in tyre

oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2006 52,559 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

oil leak

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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N25 ARD is a 1996 Citroen Ax in White with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 N25 ARD, 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 N25 ARD registered?

N25 ARD is a 1996 Citroen Ax, first registered on 29 May 1996.

Is N25 ARD safe to buy?

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