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N478 GFS

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,430 mi
Last recorded30,430 miles
Recorded on28 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN478 GFS
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2009 30,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s and n/s front inner wings corroding in several places

rear screen wiper not working

Pass 30 May 2008 29,610 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear wiper not working

unable to open rear tailgate

Fail 30 May 2008 29,609 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear wiper not working

unable to open rear tailgate

Pass 28 May 2007 26,603 miles

unable to open tailgate

hand brake cable insecure reattached

Fail 29 May 2006 27,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 May 2006 27,463 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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N478 GFS is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N478 GFS, 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 N478 GFS registered?

N478 GFS is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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