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N284 ARB

1996 Citroen Zx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

53,807 mi
Last recorded53,807 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN284 ARB
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 53,807 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 53,800 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 53,583 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 53,321 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 53,134 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive topmounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 53,134 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive topmounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 52,912 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and Offside Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and Offside Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2020 52,912 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and Offside Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and Offside Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 52,601 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 52,356 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 51,872 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 51,518 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 50,806 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 50,798 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 50,181 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 49,490 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 17 Jan 2012 48,796 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 48,024 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 48,024 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 46,286 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 44,923 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 44,008 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 42,550 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 41,599 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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N284 ARB is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 N284 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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N284 ARB is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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