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N255 JKX

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,931 mi
Last recorded85,931 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN255 JKX
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2015 85,931 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Outer Front Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 85,931 miles

Oil leak

Outer Front Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 77,562 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 63,394 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 59,327 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 59,327 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2009 50,159 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 46,912 miles

O/s/handbrake cable split.

Fail 22 May 2008 46,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

O/s/handbrake cable split.

Spare tyre defective

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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N255 JKX is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N255 JKX, 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 N255 JKX registered?

N255 JKX is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N255 JKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N255 JKX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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