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N239 CAR

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

139,385 mi
Last recorded139,385 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN239 CAR
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 139,385 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Jul 2017 139,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension turret (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jan 2016 131,643 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front floor carroded not within prescribed area

Fail 31 Dec 2015 131,632 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front floor carroded not within prescribed area

Pass 27 Nov 2014 125,822 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 125,822 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 118,645 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 110,252 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 101,592 miles

1.0 LITRE OF 10W40 ENGINE OIL ADDED

NEAR SIDE FRONT BRAKE SENSOR WIRE BROKEN

Fail 16 Dec 2011 101,592 miles

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

1.0 LITRE OF 10W40 ENGINE OIL ADDED

175/65TR14

NEAR SIDE FRONT BRAKE SENSOR WIRE BROKEN

NEEDS ALIGNMENT

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

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE 10 YEARS OLD & HAS BEEN KERBED BADLY

Pass 27 Nov 2010 91,442 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 85,238 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 79,468 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front number plate starting to deterioate

Pass 10 Dec 2007 73,373 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 65,515 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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N239 CAR is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 N239 CAR, 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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N239 CAR is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 9 January 1996.

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