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N524 GLM

1996 Citroen Zx

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

191,159 mi
Last recorded191,159 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN524 GLM
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 191,159 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Mar 2017 191,159 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 181,116 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear thin on inner edge's

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 170,443 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen vision obscurred by contamination

Fail 30 Mar 2015 170,443 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen vision obscurred by contamination

nearside rear parking brake cable excessively deteriorated

Fail 18 Mar 2014 159,457 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

all four tyres started to crack on side walls

brake cables started crack

Pass 18 Mar 2014 159,457 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

all four tyres started to crack on side walls

brake cables started crack

Pass 26 Mar 2013 148,142 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 31 Mar 2012 138,608 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 131,999 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 131,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 120,938 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 110,350 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 110,350 miles

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

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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N524 GLM is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1996 Citroen Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 101,447 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 N524 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 N524 GLM registered?

N524 GLM is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 31 January 1996.

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