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N494 FTR

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,558 mi
Last recorded121,558 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN494 FTR
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2011 121,558 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

accelerator stiff

front brake discs deteriorated

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside body damage

offside front indicator lamp cracked

offside handbrake outer cable deteriorated

offside mirror temp repair

slight movement in nearside headlamp

windscreen chipped

Pass 11 Sep 2010 110,228 miles

Both rear tyres have perished side walls

Spare tyre fitted which is close to the limit

Fail 11 Sep 2010 110,228 miles

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

Both rear tyres have perished side walls

Fail 1 Sep 2009 103,596 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE LIGHT PERISHING IN SIDE WALLS, APPEAR TO BE OLD CASEMENTS.

Hand brake pull lever getting long, suggest atention soon.

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 103,596 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE LIGHT PERISHING IN SIDE WALLS, APPEAR TO BE OLD CASEMENTS.

Hand brake pull lever getting long, suggest atention soon.

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 98,785 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 86,329 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 73,637 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

front tyres worn on edges

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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N494 FTR is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N494 FTR, 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 N494 FTR registered?

N494 FTR is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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