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N545 FVX

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,316 mi
Last recorded137,316 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN545 FVX
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2014 137,316 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 135,998 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 129,423 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 122,025 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 122,025 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 108,844 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 108,844 miles

registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 95,556 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 95,554 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 83,172 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 79,332 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 71,326 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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N545 FVX is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N545 FVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N545 FVX registered?

N545 FVX is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N545 FVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N545 FVX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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