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N394 JRE

1996 Citroen Zx

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,259 mi
Last recorded89,259 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN394 JRE
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 89,259 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 82,701 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 80,603 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 80,602 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 78,346 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 75,855 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 73,594 miles

Body and chassis surface corrosion in places

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 71,964 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 71,964 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by wear (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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N394 JRE is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N394 JRE, 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 N394 JRE registered?

N394 JRE is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 28 March 1996.

Is N394 JRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N394 JRE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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