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N263 FWE

1996 Citroen Ax

Green Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

78,409 mi
Last recorded78,409 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Citroen Ax72,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN263 FWE
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2012 78,409 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 78,409 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 78,367 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 78,367 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 78,141 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 78,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 1 Dec 2008 77,380 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 77,380 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 74,749 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2007 74,749 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 71,486 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 66,536 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 66,465 miles

Offside 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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N263 FWE is a 1996 Citroen Ax in Green with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N263 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 N263 FWE registered?

N263 FWE is a 1996 Citroen Ax, first registered on 30 May 1996.

Is N263 FWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N263 FWE shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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