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N359 CMA

1996 Citroen Zx

Black Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,008 mi
Last recorded160,008 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2007
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN359 CMA
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2007 160,008 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes at load compensator showing signs of corrosion

front disc getting close to limit

front pads getting close to limit

Fail 22 Feb 2007 159,718 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ADVISE FULL BRAKE CHECK

handbrake lever requires adjustment

inner front brake discs are slightly worn

oil leak from engine

Pass 1 Mar 2006 149,859 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 149,859 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

ADVISE.BOTH FRONT TYRES SCRUBBED TO LEGAL LIMIT ON EDGES

ADVISE.FRONT No PLATE CRACKED

ADVISE.HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT INOP

ADVISEOIL LEAKS ON ENGINE & POWER STEERING PUMP

STRONG ADVISE.TRAVEL TO PARKIG BRAKE BOARDER LINE

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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N359 CMA is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Black with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N359 CMA, 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 N359 CMA registered?

N359 CMA is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 26 January 1996.

Is N359 CMA safe to buy?

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