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N49 CHL

1996 Citroen Zx

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,805 mi
Last recorded106,805 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN49 CHL
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2012 106,805 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 94,866 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 86,381 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 77,414 miles

aims poor

front springs corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2009 77,414 miles

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

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

aims poor

front springs corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2008 67,472 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 67,472 miles

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 53,694 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 51,499 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside door mirror has temporary repair to secure in place

Pass 17 Oct 2006 51,499 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside door mirror has temporary repair to secure in place

Pass 4 Nov 2005 49,666 miles

Near side rear brake binding

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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N49 CHL is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N49 CHL, 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 N49 CHL registered?

N49 CHL is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 4 January 1996.

Is N49 CHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N49 CHL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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