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N553 KAH

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,099 mi
Last recorded72,099 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN553 KAH
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2012 72,099 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

front brake pads anti squeal springs insecure

Pass 16 Jul 2012 72,099 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

front brake pads anti squeal springs insecure

Pass 14 Jul 2011 66,731 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 65,535 miles

rear tyres heavily cracked and perished

Fail 21 Apr 2010 65,534 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear tyres heavily cracked and perished

Pass 17 Apr 2009 61,952 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f inner wing very corroded ando/s/f top of strut

Pass 26 Feb 2008 59,595 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 58,152 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 56,797 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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N553 KAH is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N553 KAH, 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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N553 KAH is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N553 KAH safe to buy?

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