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N395 CMA

1996 Citroen Zx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,916 mi
Last recorded155,916 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN395 CMA
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2012 155,916 miles

Both front suspension arms rear bushes are deteriorating.

Both front tyres wearing more on edges, nearside is worst and should be replaced soon.

Both rear subframe rear bushes are beginning to separate.

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Feb 2012 155,916 miles

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

Both front suspension arms rear bushes are deteriorating.

Both front tyres wearing more on edges, nearside is worst and should be replaced soon.

Both rear subframe rear bushes are beginning to separate.

Fail 3 Feb 2012 155,715 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Both front suspension arms rear bushes are deteriorating.

Both front tyres wearing more on edges, nearside is worst and should be replaced soon.

Pass 7 Feb 2011 145,331 miles

Both front arms rear bushes are beginning to separate nearside is worst,advise to renew this MOT year.

Both front brakes are dragging slightly.

Exhaust tailpipe is quite corroded.

Offside rear service brake has less performance than nearside.

Unable to view brake pipes above fuel tank.

Fail 7 Feb 2011 145,331 miles

Both front arms rear bushes are beginning to separate nearside is worst,advise to renew this MOT year.

Both front brakes are dragging slightly.

Exhaust tailpipe is quite corroded.

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

Offside rear service brake has less performance than nearside.

Unable to view brake pipes above fuel tank.

Pass 31 Jan 2010 135,793 miles

Offside rear service brake giving less performan ce than nearside.

Unable to test brake pipes running over fuel tank.

Fail 31 Jan 2010 135,793 miles

Front position lamp(s) does not face the front (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear service brake giving less performan ce than nearside.

Unable to test brake pipes running over fuel tank.

Pass 5 Feb 2009 126,635 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 126,545 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 116,167 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 116,167 miles

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)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 103,851 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 103,850 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 93,857 miles

diesel present around pump but no visible leak at time of test

o/s/f brake fluctuating

o/s/r inner wheel rim 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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N395 CMA is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 N395 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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N395 CMA is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 5 March 1996.

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