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P960 RUU

1996 Citroen Ax

Blue Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

50,431 mi
Last recorded50,431 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Citroen Ax72,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP960 RUU
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 50,431 miles

genral corrosion on underside of vehicle

n/s/ outer sill corroded

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 29 Feb 2016 50,424 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear scilencer corroded (7.1.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

slight oil leak from engine

n/s/ outer sill corroded

genral corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Feb 2015 49,586 miles

corrosion to underbody, within and outside prescribed areas, and excessive corrosion to o/s/f outer sill, but outside any prescribed area

rear exhaust corroded and has a minor leak

Fail 12 Feb 2015 49,537 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

corrosion to underbody, within and outside prescribed areas, and excessive corrosion to o/s/f outer sill, but outside any prescribed area

rear exhaust corroded and has a minor leak

Pass 12 Feb 2014 48,387 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 48,387 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 48,328 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 48,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 48,162 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 48,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 46,966 miles

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS HEVERLY CORROADED

ENGINE SUMP PAN HEVERLY CORROADED

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTS

Fail 7 Jan 2011 46,496 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS HEVERLY CORROADED

ENGINE SUMP PAN HEVERLY CORROADED

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTS

Pass 7 Jan 2010 44,846 miles

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 8 Jan 2009 43,438 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 41,980 miles

slight play in o/s front suspention top mount.

Fail 4 Jan 2008 41,980 miles

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

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

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

slight play in o/s front suspention top mount.

Pass 9 Jan 2007 40,329 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 40,329 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 38,961 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 38,961 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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P960 RUU is a 1996 Citroen Ax in Blue with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 P960 RUU, 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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P960 RUU is a 1996 Citroen Ax, first registered on 27 August 1996.

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