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N530 PCN

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

177,618 mi
Last recorded177,618 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN530 PCN
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2010 177,618 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2010 177,618 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2009 168,915 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 168,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 160,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cluth pedal rubber worn

Fail 26 Sep 2008 160,814 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cluth pedal rubber worn

Pass 27 Sep 2007 151,137 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 151,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 139,501 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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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N530 PCN is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N530 PCN, 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 N530 PCN registered?

N530 PCN is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 10 January 1996.

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