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N518 ARD

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

100,559 mi
Last recorded100,559 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN518 ARD
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 100,559 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

front no plate cracked

front wiper split

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracked and perished

rear wiper split

Fail 14 Jun 2016 100,559 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

front no plate cracked

front wiper split

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracked and perished

rear wiper split

Pass 13 Jun 2015 100,286 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

brake pad warning wire broken

o/s/f tyre side wall cracked and perished

Pass 9 Jun 2015 100,286 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

brake pad warning wire broken

n/s reverse light inop

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracked and perished

rear wiper split

Fail 8 Jun 2015 100,286 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

brake pad warning wire broken

n/s reverse light inop

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracked and perished

rear wiper split

Pass 10 Jun 2014 99,803 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracking slightly

rear wiper split

Fail 10 Jun 2014 99,803 miles

rear wiper split

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracking slightly

Pass 12 Jun 2013 99,343 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 99,343 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 98,664 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 98,664 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 97,848 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 97,010 miles

offsdie handbrake cable outer cracking and rustin g

Pass 8 Jun 2009 96,192 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 96,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 96,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 95,293 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 94,053 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 92,475 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 92,475 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2005 89,905 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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N518 ARD is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 N518 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 N518 ARD registered?

N518 ARD is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 13 May 1996.

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