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N489 GTM

1996 Citroen Zx

Silver Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,503 mi
Last recorded76,503 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN489 GTM
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2008 76,503 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front tyre getting low wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear handbrake effort low

Fail 10 Oct 2008 76,471 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front tyre getting low wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear handbrake effort low

Pass 11 Oct 2007 73,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S/F tyre is getting low

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2006 70,171 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake ferrules corroding

Pass 29 Mar 2006 66,743 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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N489 GTM is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Silver with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N489 GTM, 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

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What year was N489 GTM registered?

N489 GTM is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N489 GTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N489 GTM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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