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N46 MNW

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,630 mi
Last recorded128,630 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN46 MNW
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2012 128,630 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

front bumper lower apron broken and jagged

long travel on park brake lever

Fail 21 Dec 2012 128,488 miles

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

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

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

front bumper lower apron broken and jagged

long travel on park brake lever

Pass 21 Dec 2011 111,996 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 111,996 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2010 98,288 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 98,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 83,419 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2009 83,419 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 68,003 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 67,982 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 67,982 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2007 68,781 miles

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 68,781 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 65,780 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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N46 MNW is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N46 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 N46 MNW registered?

N46 MNW is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 23 May 1996.

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