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N43 MNW

1996 Citroen Zx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,277 mi
Last recorded148,277 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN43 MNW
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2012 148,277 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both number plate lights output poor

Pass 14 Jan 2011 142,052 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 141,941 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2010 136,493 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 131,297 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 131,285 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 127,058 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 117,676 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 104,089 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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N43 MNW is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N43 MNW, 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 N43 MNW registered?

N43 MNW is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N43 MNW safe to buy?

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