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N283 ARB

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

196,567 mi
Last recorded196,567 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN283 ARB
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2011 196,567 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 196,526 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 191,594 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 188,492 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 181,959 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 181,956 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 174,918 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 174,914 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 10 Feb 2006 174,906 miles

Centre Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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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N283 ARB 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 55.6%.

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 N283 ARB, 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 N283 ARB registered?

N283 ARB is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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