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N525 DHK

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

76,155 mi
Last recorded76,155 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN525 DHK
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 May 2016 76,155 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2015 6,471 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2015 6,471 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2014 52,680 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 52,680 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 51,319 miles

steering wheel disfigured.

Fail 15 Apr 2013 51,319 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

steering wheel disfigured.

Pass 19 Apr 2012 50,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front driveshaft gaiter deteriorated but still preventing ingress of dirt

Pass 21 Apr 2011 48,893 miles

centre and middle exhaust boxes baffles breaking up

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 21 Apr 2011 48,893 miles

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

centre and middle exhaust boxes baffles breaking up

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2010 47,375 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 47,375 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 46,020 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f &n/s/f tyre walls cracking

Pass 19 Apr 2008 44,383 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 42,009 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 39,619 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 39,619 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Service 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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N525 DHK is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DHK, 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 DHK is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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