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N291 ONS

1996 Citroen Zx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

171,938 mi
Last recorded171,938 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN291 ONS
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2008 171,938 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s dorr mirror insecure

n/s/r light lens broken on inside edge but not showing white light

n/s/r tyre sidewall is cracked/crazed but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

o/s sill dented

o/s/f indicator outer lens missing but still showing yellow light

o/s/f seat belt release mechanism stiff

Fail 22 Jan 2008 171,938 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both handbrake outer cables cracked

n/s dorr mirror insecure

n/s/r light lens broken on inside edge but not showing white light

n/s/r tyre sidewall is cracked/crazed but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

o/s sill dented

o/s/f indicator outer lens missing but still showing yellow light

o/s/f seat belt release mechanism stiff

Pass 15 Jan 2007 168,014 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 168,014 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 163,967 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 163,967 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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N291 ONS is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N291 ONS, 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 N291 ONS registered?

N291 ONS is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 14 June 1996.

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