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N565 RTN

1996 Citroen Zx

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,137 mi
Last recorded94,137 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN565 RTN
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2009 94,137 miles

Both sides front brake pads low

Engine oil leaks

Handbrake travel could be improved

Offside rear tyre getting low

Radiator leaking

Rear seat back insecure

Pass 19 Jan 2008 92,376 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 90,226 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 90,226 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2006 87,986 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 87,986 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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N565 RTN is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Black with a 1,360cc petrol 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 N565 RTN, 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 N565 RTN registered?

N565 RTN is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 28 February 1996.

Is N565 RTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N565 RTN 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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