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N224 UEP

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

700,014 mi
Last recorded700,014 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN224 UEP
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2010 700,014 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 700,014 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 59,373 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 59,373 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine leaking oil

high handbrke travel

n/s/f side repeter lens missing,but stil flashing amber

spare wheel wrong type for vehicle

Pass 25 Mar 2008 53,427 miles

front wiper poor at clearing the screen

nearside indicator repeater lamp lense missing

Pass 16 Mar 2007 48,956 miles

front wipers smear

nearside side repeater lense missing

offside front fog lamp not working

Fail 16 Mar 2007 48,956 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Upper Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

front wipers smear

nearside side repeater lense missing

offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 7 Mar 2006 43,987 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 43,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/f fog light not working

slight exhaust leak on rear box join

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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N224 UEP is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N224 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 N224 UEP registered?

N224 UEP is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N224 UEP safe to buy?

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