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N49 LUF

1996 Citroen Zx

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,665 mi
Last recorded98,665 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 98,665 miles

Nearside handbrake efficiency low, investigation required.

Offside front brake hose has slight rub mark mid way.

Offside headlight aim on lower limit.

Pass 11 Sep 2015 92,621 miles

Nearside antiroll bar link rod gaiter has small split.

Nearside front suspension top mount bearing groans.

nearside parking brake efficiency low and cable casing deteriorating.

slight perishing to driveshaft and steering rack gaiters.

Fail 13 Sep 2014 85,814 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside handbrake efficiency a little low.

Pass 13 Sep 2014 85,814 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside handbrake efficiency a little low.

Pass 12 Sep 2013 79,019 miles

handbrake needs adjusting.

nearside anti roll bar link rod has slight play.

Fail 7 Sep 2013 78,921 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

handbrake needs adjusting.

nearside anti roll bar link rod has slight play.

nearside rear tyre perished.

Pass 8 Sep 2012 72,451 miles

exhaust centre pipe and tail pipe holed and blowing slightly.

rear tyres perished and will soon require replacement.

Pass 16 Aug 2011 65,775 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 59,506 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 59,506 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 52,767 miles

grease around nearside front outer driveshaft gaiter clip.

long handbrake travel.

slight play present in offside front trackrod.

slight play present in offside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 13 Sep 2008 49,614 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 47,659 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 45,744 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 88,320 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 LUF is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LUF, 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 LUF registered?

N49 LUF is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 4 April 1996.

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