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N25 PFG

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

149,576 mi
Last recorded149,576 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN25 PFG
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 149,576 miles

Front slight corrosion to both chassis legs and inner wings

Offside Front slight damage to tyre and wheel rim

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 13 Jul 2016 149,576 miles

Front slight corrosion to both chassis legs and inner wings

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front slight damage to tyre and wheel rim

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 4 Aug 2015 144,195 miles

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

no passenger seats fitted at time of test

slight corrosion to both front chassis legs

Fail 23 Jul 2015 144,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

slight corrosion to both front chassis legs and front inner wings

Pass 9 Aug 2014 137,130 miles

/n/s/f inner wing corroded/n/s/f/ chassis leg corrded

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 128,189 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

chip in windscreen

diesel under vehicle from previous leak

slight corrosion to inner front wings

Pass 25 Jul 2013 128,189 miles

chip in windscreen

diesel under vehicle from previous leak

slight corrosion to inner front wings

Fail 4 Jul 2013 127,554 miles

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

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

chip in windscreen

corrosion to inner front wings

Pass 30 Jul 2012 120,512 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 115,741 miles

advisory from previous test no 457341601201

Fail 20 Jul 2011 115,741 miles

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

Foot brake has little reserve travel

Front chassis rails under bonnet corroded

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 7 Jul 2010 112,551 miles

advisory on perivous test no291470480414

Fail 29 Jun 2010 111,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to front chassis rails within prescribed areas

handbrake travel close to stop

nearside front brake disc heavily pitted and worn on inner face

nearside handbrake cable outer casing split

Fail 3 Aug 2009 108,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise n/s/f brake disc

advise o/s/f strut spring lower cup mount area

advise o/s/f trackrod end

advise o/s/f tyre

replace n/s/r inner sidelight bulb

Pass 3 Aug 2009 108,438 miles

advise n/s/f brake disc

advise o/s/f strut spring lower cup mount area

advise o/s/f trackrod end

advise o/s/f tyre

replace n/s/r inner sidelight bulb

Pass 10 Jul 2008 103,725 miles

near side mirror slightly insecure

Pass 3 Jul 2007 99,166 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 98,999 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

22% brake inbalance recorded at time of test †handbrake travel requires adjusting

Pass 4 Jul 2006 94,453 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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N25 PFG is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 N25 PFG, 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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N25 PFG is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 21 June 1996.

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