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N484 BKL

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,490 mi
Last recorded82,490 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN484 BKL
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 82,490 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2012 75,228 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 75,228 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 68,096 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 68,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 56,850 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 56,848 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 51,491 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 49,317 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 48,513 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 48,513 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 47,275 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 46,256 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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N484 BKL is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N484 BKL, 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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N484 BKL is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 24 January 1996.

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