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N331 LCV

1996 Citroen Zx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

168,962 mi
Last recorded168,962 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN331 LCV
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2012 168,962 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2011 157,568 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 146,897 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2009 134,692 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

accerator pedal rubber missing

n/s/r stop light light damaged with red tape not affecting image

o/s/r outter damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2009 134,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

accerator pedal rubber missing

n/s/r stop light light damaged with red tape not affecting image

o/s/r outter damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2008 124,080 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Battery insecure

Pass 6 Mar 2007 11,940 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 11,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 115,945 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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N331 LCV is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N331 LCV, 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 N331 LCV registered?

N331 LCV is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 26 June 1996.

Is N331 LCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N331 LCV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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