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N243 KAF

1996 Citroen Zx

Silver Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,853 mi
Last recorded90,853 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN243 KAF
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2014 90,853 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 79,733 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 79,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 67,310 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 67,310 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 64,158 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 64,158 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Dec 2009 57,442 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 23 Dec 2009 57,442 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2008 54,918 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 54,918 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 48,554 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 38,148 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 38,148 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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N243 KAF is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Silver with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N243 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 N243 KAF registered?

N243 KAF is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 14 February 1996.

Is N243 KAF safe to buy?

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