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N545 GBF

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,123 mi
Last recorded88,123 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN545 GBF
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2012 88,123 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 79,954 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 79,954 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 76,647 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 74,754 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 73,419 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 73,419 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 71,959 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 68,142 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 68,124 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2005 63,030 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 GBF is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GBF, 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 N545 GBF registered?

N545 GBF is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N545 GBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N545 GBF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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