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N547 ODF

1996 Citroen Zx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,705 mi
Last recorded78,705 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN547 ODF
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 78,705 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring worn both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake fluid dirty

Fail 7 Apr 2017 78,702 miles

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

Central Front Power steering component(s) leaking pipe (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring worn both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake fluid dirty

Pass 19 Mar 2016 75,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 74,778 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2014 73,426 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Apr 2013 72,207 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsr tyre perished

Fail 8 Apr 2013 72,167 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsr tyre perished

Pass 27 Mar 2012 70,894 miles

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

o/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 7 Apr 2011 69,807 miles

Both front inner brake discs parcially corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2010 68,246 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 68,246 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 66,890 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 65,318 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 65,318 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 63,725 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 61,873 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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N547 ODF is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N547 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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N547 ODF is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 31 January 1996.

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