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N337 JWY

1996 Citroen Zx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

153,835 mi
Last recorded153,835 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN337 JWY
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2011 153,835 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

o/s steering tie rod worn

Pass 15 Nov 2010 145,997 miles

both front tyres worn to 3mm on inner edge

brake pedal rubber worn

corrosion to front coil springs

slight corrosion to exhaust system

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 15 Nov 2010 145,997 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn to 3mm on inner edge

brake pedal rubber worn

corrosion to front coil springs

slight corrosion to exhaust system

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 13 Nov 2009 136,261 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s wing mirror glass cracked

rear bumper cracked

rubber bush on n/s/r shock absorber worn

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 6 Nov 2008 126,559 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

body dented

corrosion on brake discs

n/s mirror glass broken

oil leak

rear bumper cracked

wheel trims missing

Pass 6 Nov 2008 126,559 miles

body dented

corrosion on brake discs

n/s mirror glass broken

oil leak

rear bumper cracked

wheel trims missing

Pass 5 Nov 2007 116,875 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 116,574 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 108,985 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 108,985 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 102,784 miles

front No plate deteriorating

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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N337 JWY is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N337 JWY, 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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N337 JWY is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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