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N525 ADP

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,987 mi
Last recorded103,987 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN525 ADP
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 103,987 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 103,987 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 103,878 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 103,876 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STARTING TO SPLIT / PERISH ALSO IS 17 YEARS OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 103,807 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NERSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT FLOOR PANS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 103,807 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NERSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT FLOOR PANS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 103,673 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT - HEAVILY PERISHED ON OUTER EDGE OF TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 103,636 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake cables - outer casings deteriorating

Pass 12 Jul 2018 103,601 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 103,601 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 103,489 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing starting to show wear - slight noise

handbrake cables - outer casings deteriorating

Fail 13 Jun 2017 103,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing starting to show wear - slight noise

handbrake cables - outer casings deteriorating

Pass 22 Jun 2016 103,278 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 103,076 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre deteriorating in tread

Pass 13 Jun 2014 102,689 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

SPARE TYRE BADLY PERISHED

Fail 13 Jun 2014 102,689 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

SPARE TYRE BADLY PERISHED

Fail 12 Jun 2013 101,974 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 101,974 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 101,585 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

spare tyre badly perished [ ideally wants replacing ]

Pass 21 Jun 2011 101,339 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 101,339 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight difference in rear brake application

Pass 12 Jul 2010 101,101 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 101,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 100,811 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 100,811 miles

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 10,082 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 10,082 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 98,581 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 96,723 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 96,723 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

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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N525 ADP is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N525 ADP, 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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N525 ADP is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 30 June 1996.

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