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N469 KBV

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,510 mi
Last recorded141,510 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN469 KBV
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2013 141,510 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 141,501 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2012 128,258 miles

both front discs are corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2012 128,223 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front discs are corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2011 120,656 miles

Both front brake discs worn/grooved

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside rear tyre almost worn smooth on inner shoulder, although 3/4 mm in tread centre

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Oil leak

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Slight fluid seepage from nearside steering rack gaitor

Pass 12 Mar 2011 120,656 miles

Both front brake discs worn/grooved

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside rear tyre almost worn smooth on inner shoulder, although 3/4 mm in tread centre

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Oil leak

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Slight fluid seepage from nearside steering rack gaitor

Pass 22 Mar 2010 109,771 miles

Brake pedal anti slip rubber becoming worn

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate starting to deteriorate

Nearside rear tyre wearing inner shoulder

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight fluid seepage from power steering rack

Pass 12 Mar 2009 94,772 miles

Both front and rear registration plates starting to deteriorate

Both nearside and offside front lower suspension arm bushes starting to split

Nearside front brake disc inne surface slightly corroded

Very slight fluid seepage around power steering rack

Pass 16 Mar 2008 85,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer shoulder, 175/65t14

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

Offside rear tyre perishing, dot code:4600

Slight oil seepage from steering rack

Fail 16 Mar 2008 85,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer shoulder, 175/65t14

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside rear tyre perishing, dot code:4600

Slight oil seepage from steering rack

Pass 5 Mar 2007 77,714 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 72,583 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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N469 KBV is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N469 KBV, 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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N469 KBV is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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