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N114 NAE

1996 Citroen Zx

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

153,746 mi
Last recorded153,746 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN114 NAE
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2013 153,746 miles

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

Oil leak

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

o/s headlamp stonechipped

rear wiper worn

spare tyre punctured

Fail 25 Sep 2013 153,744 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

o/s headlamp stonechipped

rear wiper worn

spare tyre punctured

Fail 31 May 2013 153,741 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

exhaust rear loose on joint

o/s headlamp has stonechip

rear wiper split

unable to fully check boot floor due to loaded

Pass 22 Mar 2012 150,796 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r footbrake reading low

o/s headlamp image poor

o/s headlamp stonechipped

Fail 15 Mar 2012 150,779 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r footbrake reading low

o/s headlamp image poor

o/s headlamp stonechipped

Pass 26 Aug 2010 139,932 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 139,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion to o/s/f floor

o/s headlamp stonechipped

Pass 25 Sep 2009 139,229 miles

stonechip on o/s headlamp

Pass 19 Sep 2008 134,302 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 134,290 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

stonechip n/s headlamp

Pass 15 Jun 2007 127,808 miles

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

stonechip on o/s headlamp

Pass 21 Jun 2006 121,205 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 121,205 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s headlamp stone chipped

How Reliable is the Citroen Zx?

Based on 468,577 MOT tests across 82,336 vehicles.

63.3%
Pass Rate
5,315
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
82,336
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 31,666
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,097
parking brake recording little or no effort 19,976
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 19,618
Stop lamp not working 17,900
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N114 NAE is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1996 Citroen Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 101,447 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 Zx fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 31,666 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N114 NAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Zx typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this Citroen Zx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N114 NAE registered?

N114 NAE is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N114 NAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N114 NAE shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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