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N229 ENC

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

149,447 mi
Last recorded149,447 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN229 ENC
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 149,447 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 148,087 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 145,182 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 141,605 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 141,605 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 139,483 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 138,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged OSF, NSR and OSR (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 138,524 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength close to suspension McPherson strut top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength close to suspension McPherson strut top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged OSF, NSR and OSR (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 May 2019 136,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2019 136,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 133,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 May 2017 128,373 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front suspension wear present

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 May 2017 128,373 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak ()

Front suspension wear present

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 May 2016 120,655 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 120,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2015 114,566 miles

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

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

difficulty passing emission test

Fail 20 May 2015 114,566 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

difficulty passing emission test

Pass 19 May 2014 109,638 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 104,571 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 104,751 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside and offside front inner wings corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2012 104,676 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside and offside front inner wings corroded over 30cms from component mounting

Pass 3 May 2011 103,418 miles

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

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

offside front inner wing corroded over 30 cms from suspension mounting

offside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 11 May 2010 102,075 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 102,074 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2009 100,902 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 91,175 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2007 83,992 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 83,992 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

exhaust centre and rear baffles brraking

front brake pads less than half worn

front tyres wearing to edge

nearside front brake disc shows heavy lipping to inner surface

park brake outer cables split

Pass 18 May 2006 78,643 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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N229 ENC is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 N229 ENC, 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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N229 ENC is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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