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N311 EYA

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,953 mi
Last recorded100,953 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN311 EYA
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 100,953 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 89,847 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 84,586 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 84,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2014 80,965 miles

minor oil leak from sump

n,s,r/o,s,r tyres slightlty perished

Pass 27 Mar 2013 75,684 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 73,238 miles

rear exshaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2011 70,647 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 70,645 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 68,020 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 65,387 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 62,593 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 58,234 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 53,233 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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N311 EYA is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N311 EYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N311 EYA registered?

N311 EYA is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 29 April 1996.

Is N311 EYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N311 EYA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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