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N218 WUP

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,400 mi
Last recorded120,400 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN218 WUP
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 120,400 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 120,258 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 118,884 miles

both front tyres perishing carcking

both rear brakes effort low

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 May 2017 117,049 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 117,049 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 117,047 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Fog light (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Tyres both sides perishing in treads

Pass 13 Apr 2016 114,384 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 114,380 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 112,388 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 109,364 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 109,364 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 105,882 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 105,882 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 101,720 miles

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

corrosion to o/s front chassis rail

Pass 30 Mar 2011 96,192 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 90,465 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 83,854 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 77,831 miles

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Apr 2008

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 71,530 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 71,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 65,888 miles

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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N218 WUP is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N218 WUP, 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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N218 WUP is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 19 January 1996.

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