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N212 UEP

1996 Citroen Zx

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,528 mi
Last recorded98,528 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN212 UEP
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2009 98,528 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

corrosion on shafts,discs,cv joints, rear shocks, flakey corrosion underside

front & rear no plate slighty deterioated

o/s/f headlamp slighty loose

Fail 12 Mar 2009 98,528 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

corrosion on shafts,discs,cv joints, rear shocks, flakey corrosion underside

front & rear no plate slighty deterioated

o/s/f headlamp slighty loose

rear exhaust box deterioated & leaking

Pass 17 Aug 2007 90,234 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 90,234 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

ADVISE REAR SEAT LOWER HHLF LOOSE

Pass 12 Jun 2006 79,144 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 79,144 miles

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

coolant leaking

fuel pipes corroded

nail in tyre

oil leak

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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N212 UEP is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol 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 N212 UEP, 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 N212 UEP registered?

N212 UEP is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N212 UEP safe to buy?

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