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N414 KAF

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,418 mi
Last recorded148,418 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN414 KAF
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 148,418 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 148,414 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 141,847 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 18 Jun 2012 141,847 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 22 Jun 2011 133,863 miles

both front coil springs corroded

oil leak from engine and gearbox

Fail 21 Jun 2011 133,863 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

both front coil springs corroded

oil leak from engine and gearbox

Pass 28 Apr 2010 125,879 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 125,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 118,022 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 27 May 2009 118,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 May 2008 106,666 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 106,578 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 19 May 2007 93,945 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 93,945 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2006 87,322 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 87,322 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

coolant leaking

oil leak

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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N414 KAF is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 N414 KAF, 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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N414 KAF is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 12 January 1996.

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