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N506 BKL

1996 Citroen Zx

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

188,185 mi
Last recorded188,185 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN506 BKL
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 188,185 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 188,185 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2012 188,186 miles

Offside Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 May 2012 188,185 miles

Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 May 2011 188,185 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 188,185 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 6 May 2010 188,184 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 188,184 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 188,154 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 14 May 2007 188,184 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 188,184 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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N506 BKL 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 81.8%.

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 N506 BKL, 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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N506 BKL is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 7 February 1996.

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The MOT history for N506 BKL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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