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N288 AAJ

1996 Citroen Zx

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

139,326 mi
Last recorded139,326 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN288 AAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2013 139,326 miles

o/s/f floor heavy underseal unable to see repair (looks like weld)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 131,000 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 123,587 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 116,693 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 110,816 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Oct 2009 110,816 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 100,744 miles

handbrake cables badly split

Fail 2 Oct 2008 100,742 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

handbrake cables badly split

Pass 1 Oct 2007 92,008 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 81,576 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 68,616 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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N288 AAJ is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N288 AAJ, 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 N288 AAJ registered?

N288 AAJ is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 28 March 1996.

Is N288 AAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N288 AAJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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