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N250 XRD

1996 Citroen Zx

Black Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

147,961 mi
Last recorded147,961 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN250 XRD
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 147,961 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 147,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 138,968 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 138,968 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s handbrake cable split and corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2010 128,455 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 128,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

OSF tyre very low

Pass 14 Jul 2009 119,430 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s front suspension link arm rubber split

o/s rear door lock not working (unlocking)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 119,430 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s front suspension link arm rubber split

o/s rear door lock not working (unlocking)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 109,908 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 109,908 miles

Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

NSF tyre getting low

NSR handbrake cable rusty

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2007 99,586 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 99,586 miles

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

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

REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO GET DIRTY

Pass 24 Jul 2006 90,577 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 81,821 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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N250 XRD is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Black with a 1,905cc diesel 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 N250 XRD, 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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N250 XRD is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 24 January 1996.

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