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N417 ADB

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

163,093 mi
Last recorded163,093 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN417 ADB
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2011 163,093 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 163,086 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2010 152,732 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 152,693 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 141,826 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 141,811 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 133,822 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 133,800 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 128,020 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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

front tyres outer edges worn

off side front inner c/v gaiter split

Fail 30 Oct 2007 127,881 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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

front tyres outer edges worn

off side front inner c/v gaiter split

Pass 16 Oct 2006 121,733 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 121,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 116,578 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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N417 ADB is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 N417 ADB, 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 N417 ADB registered?

N417 ADB is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 19 March 1996.

Is N417 ADB safe to buy?

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