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N550 UPJ

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,408 mi
Last recorded120,408 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN550 UPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2008 120,408 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 120,400 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2007 117,744 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 114,106 miles

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER STARTING TO WEAR

DAMPNESS AROUND NO 3 INJECTOR

REAR SEAT BELTS REMOVED FROM VEHICLE

REAR SEATS REMOVED FROM VEHICLE

UNABLT TO OPEN TAILGATE

Fail 30 Aug 2006 114,055 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER STARTING TO WEAR

DAMPNESS AROUND NO 3 INJECTOR

REAR SEAT BELTS REMOVED FROM VEHICLE

REAR SEATS REMOVED FROM VEHICLE

UNABLE TO OPEN TAILGATE

Pass 6 Sep 2005 111,556 miles

Rear seats and seat belts removed

Spare tyre missing from carrier

Fail 6 Sep 2005 111,556 miles

Rear seats and seat belts removed

Spare tyre missing from carrier

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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N550 UPJ is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N550 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 N550 UPJ registered?

N550 UPJ is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 25 April 1996.

Is N550 UPJ safe to buy?

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