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N356 SFH

1998 Citroen Ax

Blue Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,966 mi
Last recorded101,966 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Citroen Ax69,611 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN356 SFH
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2008 101,966 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 93,217 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 93,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 15 May 2006 85,650 miles

OIL LEAK , EXHAUST CORRODED , NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING , NEARSIDE REAR SUSPENSION ARM BEARING HAS SLIGHT MOVEMENT , ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 6 May 2006 85,529 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

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

OIL LEAK , EXHAUST CORRODED , NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE BINDING ON SLIGHTLY , NEARSIDE REAR SUSPENSION ARM BEARIN G WORN , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

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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N356 SFH is a 1998 Citroen Ax in Blue with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Citroen Ax models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 69,611 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 N356 SFH, 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 28 years old, this Citroen Ax is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N356 SFH registered?

N356 SFH is a 1998 Citroen Ax, first registered on 11 November 1998.

Is N356 SFH safe to buy?

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