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N39 FFM

1996 Citroen Zx

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,598 mi
Last recorded90,598 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN39 FFM
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2012 90,598 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

n/s/f tyre damaged

Fail 16 Mar 2012 90,597 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

n/s/f tyre damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2011 79,998 miles

o/s front inner wing corroded

o/s front wing damaged

Fail 17 Mar 2011 79,994 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

o/s front inner wing corroded

o/s front wing damaged

Pass 15 Mar 2010 74,523 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Mar 2010 74,519 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Mar 2009 68,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 68,760 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 63,821 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 11 Mar 2008 63,821 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Mar 2007 57,290 miles

front number plate cracked †n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Mar 2007 57,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

front num ber plate cracked †n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2006 52,776 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 52,776 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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N39 FFM is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Grey 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 N39 FFM, 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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N39 FFM is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 15 March 1996.

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