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N488 LEU

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,074 mi
Last recorded71,074 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN488 LEU
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2009 71,074 miles

front plate discolouring

oil leaks

Fail 2 Mar 2009 71,070 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front plate discolouring

oil leaks

Pass 4 Mar 2008 67,084 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 67,082 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 59,347 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 59,332 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

front brake pads low advise further brake inspection to be carried out

Pass 7 Mar 2006 52,957 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 52,957 miles

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

oil leak

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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N488 LEU is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N488 LEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N488 LEU?

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What year was N488 LEU registered?

N488 LEU is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N488 LEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N488 LEU shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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