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N539 ODF

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

92,584 mi
Last recorded92,584 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2006
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN539 ODF
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2006 92,584 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 92,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

front wiper slight smear rear wiper split

slight play o/s/r shock

Fail 25 Sep 2006 92,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust corroded no leaks

slight play o/s/r shock

Fail 4 May 2005 78,009 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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N539 ODF is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 N539 ODF, 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 N539 ODF registered?

N539 ODF is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 26 January 1996.

Is N539 ODF safe to buy?

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