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N331 ONJ

1996 Citroen Zx

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

108,536 mi
Last recorded108,536 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN331 ONJ
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2012 108,536 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 26 Nov 2012 108,536 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Dec 2011 107,581 miles

front registration plate slightly damaged

n/s headlamp pattern poor

Fail 13 Dec 2011 107,575 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

front registration plate slightly damaged

n/s headlamp pattern poor

Fail 13 Dec 2010 106,477 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front registration plate slightly damaged

Pass 13 Dec 2010 106,477 miles

front registration plate slightly damaged

Pass 18 Dec 2009 105,578 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 105,578 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 104,615 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 104,615 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 103,163 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 103,163 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 101,737 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 101,737 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 99,144 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 ONJ is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 N331 ONJ, 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 ONJ registered?

N331 ONJ is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 24 April 1996.

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