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N420 TBB

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,549 mi
Last recorded81,549 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN420 TBB
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2010 81,549 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2010 81,448 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2009 74,089 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 67,515 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 67,386 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 60,495 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 52,961 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 52,961 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2005 46,989 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 46,606 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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N420 TBB is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N420 TBB, 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 N420 TBB registered?

N420 TBB is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 15 May 1996.

Is N420 TBB safe to buy?

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