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N390 VTA

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,309 mi
Last recorded115,309 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN390 VTA
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2013 115,309 miles

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

n/s headlight lens cracked secure at time of test

Pass 16 Mar 2012 110,910 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust rusty not blowing at time of test

n/s headlight lens cracked no sharp edges at time of test

Fail 13 Mar 2012 110,844 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust rusty not blowing at time of test

n/s headlight lens cracked no sharp edges at time of test

Pass 24 Jan 2011 105,023 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s head light lens cracked not afecting pattern at time of test

Pass 21 Jan 2010 100,336 miles

n/s head lamp glass cracked not affecting beam pattern at time of test

Fail 20 Jan 2010 100,336 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

n/s head lamp glass cracked not affecting beam pattern at time of test

Pass 13 Jan 2009 94,553 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 84,054 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 78,239 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 May 2006 72,306 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear tyres starting to perish on sidewalls †

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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N390 VTA is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N390 VTA, 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 N390 VTA registered?

N390 VTA is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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