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PBZ 7288

1996 Citroen Ax

Green Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,154 mi
Last recorded81,154 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Citroen Ax72,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBZ 7288
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2010 81,154 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 81,154 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 80,796 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 77,474 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 77,474 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 71,461 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 66,506 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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PBZ 7288 is a 1996 Citroen Ax in Green with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PBZ 7288, 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

How do I check the history of PBZ 7288?

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What year was PBZ 7288 registered?

PBZ 7288 is a 1996 Citroen Ax, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is PBZ 7288 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBZ 7288 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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