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N551 XJB

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,685 mi
Last recorded135,685 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN551 XJB
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2009 135,685 miles

Rear seat squab not fitted

Slight movement in both rear radius arm bushes

Slight perishing of front flexible brake hoses

Some damage to both handbrake outer cables

Fail 11 Aug 2009 135,685 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear seat squab not fitted

Slight movement in both rear radius arm bushes

Slight perishing of front flexible brake hoses

Some damage to both handbrake outer cables

Pass 5 Aug 2008 126,331 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 126,295 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 116,680 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 106,762 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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N551 XJB is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N551 XJB, 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 N551 XJB registered?

N551 XJB is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 25 January 1996.

Is N551 XJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N551 XJB shows 6 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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