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N523 RRG

1996 Citroen Zx

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

186,430 mi
Last recorded186,430 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN523 RRG
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2008 186,430 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

bind on o/s/r brake

both rear bottom shock bushes worn

engine leaking oil

n/s/f sill very corroded weak and holed

n/s/r brake flexy perished

o/s/f chassis heavily corroded in two places

o/s/r handbrake cable outer casing split

wiper blade split

Pass 16 Mar 2007 176,478 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 176,478 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

alternator mounting bushes worn

engine oil leak

heavy corrosion to both front top strut mountings

large amount of travel on handbrake

n/s/r outer sill damaged. n/s/f outer sill corroded and weak

o/s/f rear wishbone bush worn

rear shock bottom bushes worn

Pass 3 Apr 2006 167,362 miles

advise blow from rear silencer and in poor condition

advise engine oil leak

advise lots of handbrake lever travel

advise slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar link

advise water leak from rubber hose to thermostat housing

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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N523 RRG is a 1996 Citroen Zx in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 N523 RRG, 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 N523 RRG registered?

N523 RRG is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 4 March 1996.

Is N523 RRG safe to buy?

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