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P966 UBW

1996 Citroen Ax

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

52,545 mi
Last recorded52,545 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 1996 Citroen Ax72,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP966 UBW
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 52,545 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 16 Jul 2019 51,871 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both nearside and offside outer gaiters slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower wheel arch slightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 12 Jul 2018 50,561 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 11 Jul 2018 50,561 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded excessively (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 12 Jul 2017 49,485 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 13 Jul 2016 48,726 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 15 Jul 2015 47,659 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 9 Jul 2014 46,348 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 9 Jul 2014 46,348 miles

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

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 10 Jul 2013 45,321 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 10 Jul 2012 44,311 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Pass 14 Jul 2011 43,718 miles

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

o/s front inner flitch panel corroding

Pass 14 Jul 2010 42,340 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 40,877 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 40,877 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 39,399 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 37,895 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 10 Jul 2007 37,895 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 36,343 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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P966 UBW is a 1996 Citroen Ax in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P966 UBW, 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 P966 UBW registered?

P966 UBW is a 1996 Citroen Ax, first registered on 31 August 1996.

Is P966 UBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P966 UBW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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