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N229 BKR

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,955 mi
Last recorded94,955 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN229 BKR
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2008 94,955 miles

(3.1.6b)the parking brake lever indicates that service adjustments may soon be required

(3.5.1b)the parking brake cables outer sheaths are deteriorating permitting water ingress

(3.6B.4d)the nearside and the offside rear brake flexi pipes are starting to deteriorate

(3.7A.2e)the front brakes imbalance is at 25%,which is considered to be the legal limit

(4.1C.1a)the nearside rear tyre is cut around the circumference,which may be close to the legal limit

(4.1D1)the nearside rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(4.1D1)the offside rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(6.3.1d)the front number plate has a slight dirty appearance

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 94,955 miles

(3.1.6b)the parking brake lever indicates that service adjustments may soon be required

(3.5.1b)the parking brake cables outer sheaths are deteriorating permitting water ingress

(3.6B.4d)the nearside and the offside rear brake flexi pipes are starting to deteriorate

(3.7A.2e)the front brakes imbalance is at 25%,which is considered to be the legal limit

(4.1C.1a)the nearside rear tyre is cut around the circumference,which may be close to the legal limit

(4.1D1)the nearside rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(4.1D1)the offside rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(6.3.1d)the front number plate has a slight dirty appearance

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 93,787 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 92,432 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 92,432 miles

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

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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N229 BKR is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N229 BKR, 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 N229 BKR registered?

N229 BKR is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 27 March 1996.

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