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N118 GFS

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

193,137 mi
Last recorded193,137 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2007
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN118 GFS
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2007 193,137 miles

nearside rear subframe bush has slight movement but not excessive

offside front inner win vin plate panel holed but not within 30 cm of a prescribed area

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 30 Jul 2007 193,137 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear subframe bush has slight movement but not excessive

offside front inner wing vin plate panel holed but not within 30 cm of a prescribed area

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Jul 2006 178,995 miles

Brake pipes corroded but not to excess.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 21 Jul 2006 178,995 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear wheel binding slightly

window cracked

Pass 27 Jul 2005 162,245 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 162,245 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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N118 GFS is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N118 GFS, 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 N118 GFS registered?

N118 GFS is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 21 June 1996.

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