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N511 REC

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,793 mi
Last recorded146,793 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN511 REC
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2008 146,793 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in n/s/f track rod end

Pass 14 Apr 2008 146,793 miles

slight play in n/s/f track rod end

Pass 28 Dec 2006 141,392 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 30 Dec 2005 128,621 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 128,621 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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N511 REC is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 N511 REC, 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 N511 REC registered?

N511 REC is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 24 March 1996.

Is N511 REC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N511 REC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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