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N497 LCD

1996 Citroen Zx

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2008
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,855 mi
Last recorded156,855 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2007
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN497 LCD
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2007 156,855 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 156,855 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 156,855 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 147,379 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2005 139,819 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 139,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front 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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N497 LCD is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N497 LCD, 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 N497 LCD registered?

N497 LCD is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 15 January 1996.

Is N497 LCD safe to buy?

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