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N474 OYO

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,178 mi
Last recorded145,178 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN474 OYO
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2011 145,178 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 145,111 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

brake pad warning light on

front no plate cracked

hand brake cables covers split

n/s front indicator lens cracked

n/s mirror missing

Pass 26 Jan 2010 122,846 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 122,846 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 106,606 miles

front no. plate has slight damage

Pass 8 Jan 2008 82,907 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND PERIPHERY RUSTED

IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE HANDBRAKE IS ADJUSTED

Pass 15 Jan 2007 54,660 miles

n/s/f wheel slightly binding

rear flashers pale

Pass 27 Mar 2006 51,045 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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N474 OYO is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N474 OYO, 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 N474 OYO registered?

N474 OYO is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 19 February 1996.

Is N474 OYO safe to buy?

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