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N399 NTC

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

222,353 mi
Last recorded222,353 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN399 NTC
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 222,353 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 222,353 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 May 2013 217,312 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on n/s foot well

slight corrosion around both front strut tops

Pass 21 May 2013 217,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on n/s foot well

slight corrosion around both front strut tops

Pass 17 May 2012 211,339 miles

corrosion started around both front strut tops

Pass 19 May 2011 203,063 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 197,723 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 173,369 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

o/s/f brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 28 Mar 2008 157,434 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 147,383 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 129,619 miles

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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N399 NTC is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N399 NTC, 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 N399 NTC registered?

N399 NTC is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 16 January 1996.

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