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N288 KRT

1996 Citroen Zx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

180,108 mi
Last recorded180,108 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN288 KRT
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2011 180,108 miles

front and rear bumper damaged

n/s reae light lens damaged

o/s front indicator lens missing

o/s headlamp lens damaged

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 180,108 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front and rear bumper damaged

n/s reae light lens damaged

o/s front indicator lens missing

o/s headlamp lens damaged

Pass 30 Nov 2010 172,937 miles

Temporary repair to bonnent catch. Temporary repair to rear hatch door

Fail 30 Nov 2010 172,936 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Temporary repair to bonnent catch. Temporary repair to rear hatch door

Pass 25 Nov 2009 161,574 miles

offside front indicator outer lens not present but colour correct

offside headlamp glass cracked

Pass 15 Dec 2008 150,780 miles

offside front indicator clear lens not present

offside headlamp glass cracked

Fail 13 Dec 2008 150,780 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside front indicator clear lens not present

offside headlamp glass cracked

Pass 4 Dec 2007 137,460 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Dec 2007 137,460 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 123,479 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside front headlight has a crack in lense but not affecting beam pattern

Fail 13 Dec 2006 123,479 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside front headlight has a crack in lense but not affecting beam pattern

Pass 13 Dec 2005 107,653 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 107,653 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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 KRT is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 N288 KRT, 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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N288 KRT is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 16 January 1996.

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