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N549 CHC

1996 Citroen Zx

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,823 mi
Last recorded46,823 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN549 CHC
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2009 46,823 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both rear tyres are in a very poor condition

brake pedal rubber is wearing thin

corrosion to n/s/f inner wing

engine and gearbox leaking oil

front calipers noisy under braking

front crossmember corroded

front number plate carcked

handbrake lever is getting high in travel

n/s front chassis rail is corroded

n/s wing mirror glass is missing

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on outer edge

o/s wing moirror cracked but view to rear is not impaired

o/s/r valve stem is perished

Pass 11 Apr 2008 39,382 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

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

drivers mirror broken but not affecting the view to the rear

o/s/f fog light glass broken

Pass 8 Feb 2007 28,773 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 27,338 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 27,338 miles

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

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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N549 CHC is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N549 CHC, 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 N549 CHC registered?

N549 CHC is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 26 April 1996.

Is N549 CHC safe to buy?

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