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1996 Citroen AX 1.0i Elation
United Kingdom • 21 Jun 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1996 Citroen AX 1.0i Elation is presented in Garnet Red and has been owned by one lady from new. With only 51,003 miles and a fresh MOT, the car appears to be in original condition, supported by its history file, original bill of sale and service booklet.

Condition
7
The car is described as being in original, unmolested condition inside and out, with only 51,003 miles covered in 27 years and owned by one lady since new. The car comes with a fresh MOT, original bill of sale, and service booklet, indicating that it has been well-maintained. The presence of three old stamps in the service booklet and a file of bills for parts and maintenance suggest a history of regular servicing.
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Manual
Transmission:
VF7ZALH0023LH4693
Chassis No:
Odometer:
51,003 miles
N178NNJ
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
LHD
Description No Reserve Just one lady owner from new and 51,003 miles; brand new MOT to June 2024 - find another? Supplied new by Tanfield Citroen Ltd of Horsham, West Sussex in January 1996 to our elderly lady owner, she has loved her AX ever since covering just 51,003 miles over the last 27 years.
Finished in Garnet Red the car looks to remain in original, unmolested condition inside and out.
Under the bonnet of this AX 1.0i Elation model, we find the 954cc TU9 fuel injected four-cylinder petrol engine which develops 49bhp driving the front wheels via manual transmission.
Inside, we find the wonderfully simple cockpit with excellent visibility, cloth seats, manual windows, manual mirrors and original radio cassette player.
The history file includes the V5C confirming just one lady owner from new, the original owner’s pack with manuals and service booklet revealing three old stamps along with a file of bills for parts and maintenance along with the original bill of sale, some 21 ol...
Points of note
£530
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£4,136
Median Price (Since 2020)
£11,070
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on May 07 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
51,120 miles
Registration Date
1996-01-31
MOT History
Passed
On May 08 2025 with 51,120 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passed
On May 23 2024 with 51,100 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Passed
On Jun 15 2023 with 51,018 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passed
On May 20 2022 with 50,960 miles
Passed
On May 24 2021 with 50,772 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passed
On May 27 2020 with 50,608 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passed
On Apr 10 2019 with 50,334 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front corrosion in inner wing
- Offside Front corrosion in inner wing
Passed
On Apr 10 2018 with 49,647 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Passed
On Mar 17 2017 with 48,716 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Passed
On Feb 25 2016 with 47,863 miles
Passed
On Mar 11 2015 with 46,909 miles
Failed
On Mar 03 2014 with 45,761 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
User Entered:
- offside rear suspension arm slight movement at axle mount/bearing
Passed
On Mar 03 2014 with 45,761 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- offside rear suspension arm slight movement at axle mount/bearing
Passed
On Mar 13 2013 with 44,556 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Entered:
- nearside & offside front inner wings/arches slight corrosion
Failed
On Mar 12 2013 with 44,554 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
- Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory:
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Entered:
- nearside & offside front inner wings/arches slight corrosion
Passed
On Mar 09 2012 with 43,226 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Mar 16 2011 with 40,915 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Entered:
- nearside & offside front inner wings/strut area slight corrosion
Failed
On Mar 16 2011 with 40,914 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Entered:
- nearside & offside front inner wings/strut area slight corrosion
Passed
On Mar 04 2010 with 38,541 miles
Failed
On Mar 04 2010 with 38,540 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
User Entered:
- nearside rear service brake performance low
Passed
On Mar 20 2009 with 35,975 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Entered:
- both front brake hoses perished
- o/s/f cv boot perished
- both rear tyres perished
Passed
On Feb 01 2008 with 35,149 miles
Failed
On Feb 01 2008 with 35,149 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory:
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Jan 25 2007 with 33,395 miles
Passed
On Jan 30 2006 with 31,075 miles

