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N517 ARD

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,043 mi
Last recorded102,043 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN517 ARD
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2010 102,043 miles

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

rear number plate deteriorated, off side front damage, off side front roll bar link rather worn, rack worn off side, hand brake REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT.

Pass 30 Jun 2010 102,043 miles

rear number plate deteriorated, off side front damage, off side front roll bar link rather worn, rack worn off side, hand brake REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT.

Pass 9 Jul 2009 99,085 miles

wimdscreen washers req attn.nsf roll bar link worn.rack worn os end.

Fail 9 Jul 2009 99,085 miles

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

wimdscreen washers req attn.nsf roll bar link worn.rack worn os end.

Pass 3 Jul 2008 95,433 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 95,433 miles

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

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

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

ns mirror broken.nsf roll bar link worn.

Pass 4 Jul 2007 91,245 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside door mirror glass missing

nearside windscreen washers blocked

radiator rusty

Fail 4 Jul 2007 91,245 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside door mirror glass missing

nearside windscreen washers blocked

radiator rusty

Pass 10 Jul 2006 86,633 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 121,061 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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N517 ARD is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N517 ARD, 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 N517 ARD registered?

N517 ARD is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 13 May 1996.

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