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N481 LTL

1996 Citroen Zx

Black Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

72,283 mi
Last recorded72,283 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN481 LTL
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2013 72,283 miles

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

FRONT WIPER SLIGHTLY LOOSE

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 69,766 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general corrosion and ageing of vehicle

nearside front and offside rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 1 Mar 2012 69,736 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general corrosion and ageing of vehicle

nearside front and offside rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 23 Feb 2011 67,205 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2011 67,205 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 65,125 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 65,125 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 63,511 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 62,120 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 62,120 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 60,252 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2006 58,323 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 58,323 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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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N481 LTL is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Black with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N481 LTL, 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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N481 LTL is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 9 January 1996.

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