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N506 DKO

1996 Citroen Zx

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,385 mi
Last recorded156,385 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN506 DKO
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2011 156,385 miles

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

areas of surface corrosion to underside

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 28 Feb 2011 156,385 miles

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

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

areas of surface corrosion to underside

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 22 Apr 2010 151,992 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

wiper very poor

Pass 20 Apr 2009 146,003 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 139,185 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2008 139,175 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 130,243 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 130,182 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 122,256 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 122,096 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both outer parking brake cables in poor condition

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 DKO is a 1996 Citroen Zx in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N506 DKO, 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 N506 DKO registered?

N506 DKO is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N506 DKO safe to buy?

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