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N378 ODG

1996 Citroen Zx

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

196,193 mi
Last recorded196,193 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN378 ODG
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2008 196,193 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 187,530 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 187,530 miles

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

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

long hand brake travel

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

slight engine oil leaks

slight play in near side front outer track rod end

Pass 27 Jan 2006 176,593 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 176,593 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

AUXILIARY DRIVE BELT NOT ON STRAIGHT AND BADLY DAMAGED

FRONT PADS LOW

LEFT REAR TYRE UNEVENLY WORN

RIGHT FRONT TYRE ON THE LIMIT

SLIGHT PLAY IN LEFT SIDE OF STEERING RACK

SLIGHT PLAY IN RIGHT FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED

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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N378 ODG is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Silver 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 N378 ODG, 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 N378 ODG registered?

N378 ODG is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 24 January 1996.

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