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N260 YNT

1996 Citroen Ax

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,978 mi
Last recorded53,978 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Citroen Ax72,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN260 YNT
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2014 53,978 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 53,148 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 52,575 miles

small cracks n/s+o/s front tyres

Pass 20 Jun 2011 51,193 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 51,190 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 49,653 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 49,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 48,250 miles

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

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

n/s/rear tyre small cracks inner sidewall

Pass 18 Jun 2008 46,374 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 43,716 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 43,711 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 41,255 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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N260 YNT is a 1996 Citroen Ax in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N260 YNT, 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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N260 YNT is a 1996 Citroen Ax, first registered on 24 February 1996.

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