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N209 COJ

1996 Citroen Zx

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,532 mi
Last recorded175,532 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN209 COJ
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2010 175,532 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 175,523 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN THIN

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2009 167,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front number plate damaged

Pass 22 Dec 2008 158,915 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 158,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 149,501 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 139,506 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 127,670 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 127,156 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.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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N209 COJ is a 1996 Citroen Zx in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N209 COJ, 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 N209 COJ registered?

N209 COJ is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 26 June 1996.

Is N209 COJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N209 COJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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