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N516 GLM

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

60,958 mi
Last recorded60,958 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN516 GLM
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2014 60,958 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Inspected in wet conditions

O/S/F Body damage.

Fail 11 Feb 2014 60,958 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F Body damage.

Fail 20 Feb 2013 50,154 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Drivers door catch slightly faulty

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 50,154 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Drivers door catch slightly faulty

Pass 21 Mar 2012 38,282 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 38,267 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 22,396 miles

FRONT DISCS CORRODED AND PITTED. N/S/F TYRE CRACKING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 21 Jan 2009 22,273 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 22,269 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 22,091 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 22,086 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 21,765 miles

o/s front &n/s rear tyres starting to deteriorate on sidewalls

Pass 16 Jan 2006 21,216 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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N516 GLM is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N516 GLM, 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 N516 GLM registered?

N516 GLM is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 22 January 1996.

Is N516 GLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N516 GLM shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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