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N356 CYD

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,091 mi
Last recorded58,091 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN356 CYD
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2008 58,091 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 58,091 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 40,697 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 40,694 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 21,982 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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N356 CYD is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N356 CYD, 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 N356 CYD registered?

N356 CYD is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 12 January 1996.

Is N356 CYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N356 CYD shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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