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P969 EJB

1996 Citroen Ax

Blue Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

52,016 mi
Last recorded52,016 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Citroen Ax72,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP969 EJB
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2008 52,016 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Dec 2008 51,982 miles

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

Battery insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Nov 2008 51,947 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Battery insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 49,208 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 11 Dec 2007 49,208 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 45,378 miles

Battery insecure

Spare tyre defective

Fail 4 Dec 2006 45,378 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 30 Nov 2006 45,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Battery insecure

Spare tyre defective

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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P969 EJB is a 1996 Citroen Ax in Blue with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 P969 EJB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P969 EJB registered?

P969 EJB is a 1996 Citroen Ax, first registered on 14 November 1996.

Is P969 EJB safe to buy?

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