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N503 DWA

1996 Citroen Zx

Black Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,355 mi
Last recorded96,355 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN503 DWA
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 96,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2012 96,353 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 94,793 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 92,405 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 90,017 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2009 89,972 miles

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 84,334 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 84,329 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Fail 11 Jun 2007 78,676 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 78,676 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 71,310 miles

TOP RIGHT HAND WINDSCREEN HAS CRACK IN IT BUT IS NOT IN ANY ZONE

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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N503 DWA is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Black with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N503 DWA, 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 N503 DWA registered?

N503 DWA is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 4 April 1996.

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