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N533 UPJ

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,545 mi
Last recorded136,545 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN533 UPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2011 136,545 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight corrosion to the underside

Fail 24 Oct 2011 136,505 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight corrosion to the underside

Pass 2 Oct 2010 130,767 miles

175 tyres on rear 185 on front

n/s/f tyre on limits

o/s/r tyre low on pressure

o/s/r tyre on limits

rear seat is removed

repair to exhaust

slight corrosion front brake discs

slight corrosion to underside

spare tyre flat

Pass 29 Sep 2009 124,129 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 21 Sep 2009 123,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 5 Sep 2008 117,466 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 117,384 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight blow from exhaust

Pass 10 Aug 2007 112,679 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

h/brake cables caseing cracking

Fail 10 Aug 2007 112,679 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

h/brake cables cracking

Pass 7 Sep 2006 109,419 miles

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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N533 UPJ is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N533 UPJ, 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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N533 UPJ is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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