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N258 NMR

1996 Citroen Zx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,701 mi
Last recorded135,701 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN258 NMR
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2008 135,701 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s front tyre

Pass 5 Dec 2008 135,701 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s front tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2007 122,402 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre rear seat belt catch plastics broken

engine oil leak

handbrake travel

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

rear seat base loose

Fail 27 Nov 2007 122,371 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre rear seat belt catch plastics broken

engine oil leak

handbrake travel

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

rear seat base loose

Pass 1 Dec 2006 105,252 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 105,200 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2005 96,750 miles

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

Front brake inspection required

Handbrake travel becoming excessive

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake inspection required

Pass 5 Dec 2005 96,750 miles

Front brake inspection required

Handbrake travel becoming excessive

Rear brake inspection required

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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N258 NMR is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N258 NMR, 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 N258 NMR registered?

N258 NMR is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N258 NMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N258 NMR shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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