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N226 KAF

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

39,363 mi
Last recorded39,363 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN226 KAF
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2012 39,363 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 39,363 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2011 35,182 miles

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

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

slight play in offside steering

Pass 25 Nov 2011 35,182 miles

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

slight play in offside steering

Pass 9 Nov 2010 30,767 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 27,600 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside rear hand brake cable outer casing cracked

Pass 11 Nov 2008 25,119 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 25,119 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 17,165 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 12,666 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/r hand brake cable slight cracking of outer casing

rear tyres slight perishing on side walls

Pass 21 Nov 2005 12,649 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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N226 KAF is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N226 KAF, 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 N226 KAF registered?

N226 KAF is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 30 January 1996.

Is N226 KAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N226 KAF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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