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N408 GRF

1996 Citroen Zx

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

168,261 mi
Last recorded168,261 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN408 GRF
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2011 168,261 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 168,261 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 160,958 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 155,643 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 155,545 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear seat base insecure

Pass 21 Jan 2008 149,334 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 143,316 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 143,316 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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N408 GRF is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N408 GRF, 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 N408 GRF registered?

N408 GRF is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 17 January 1996.

Is N408 GRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N408 GRF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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