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N540 UPJ

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

67,298 mi
Last recorded67,298 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN540 UPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2024 67,298 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 66,964 miles

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 66,588 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 66,153 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 65,817 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 65,415 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 64,795 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 64,322 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 63,812 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 62,791 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 62,092 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 61,535 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 60,881 miles

Advise both front brake discs rusty on inner face

Pass 23 Apr 2011 59,715 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 58,543 miles

Advise offside front tyre deteriorating on outer wall

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 57,752 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 56,759 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 55,806 miles

Front Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 54,835 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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N540 UPJ is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N540 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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What year was N540 UPJ registered?

N540 UPJ is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 25 April 1996.

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The MOT history for N540 UPJ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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