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N502 GPP

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

211,158 mi
Last recorded211,158 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN502 GPP
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 211,158 miles

rear bumper damage o/s rear

Fail 31 Jan 2013 211,137 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear bumper+panel damage o/s rear

Pass 30 Jan 2012 20,497 miles

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

advanced corrsion o/s/f-- n/s/f inner wing panels

Pass 31 Jan 2011 196,404 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 173,376 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 173,376 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 162,350 miles

brake pipes corroded

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

both rear tyres worn need replacing

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2008 156,691 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 150,086 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 141,596 miles

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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N502 GPP is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N502 GPP, 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 N502 GPP registered?

N502 GPP is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 26 January 1996.

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