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N568 LGJ

1996 Citroen Zx

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,827 mi
Last recorded157,827 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN568 LGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2010 157,827 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front shocker top bearings are slightly stiff in opperation

front discs are worn

Pass 28 Oct 2009 155,556 miles

heavy surface corrosion on rear suspension subframe

heavy surface corrosion on spare wheel carrier and support brackets

oil leak on engine

small split on brake pedal rubber

surface corrosion on - o/s/f brake pipe (into front flexible pipe)and o/s/r brake pipe (load valve to o/s/r flexible pipe)

Fail 20 Oct 2009 155,515 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

advise clean brake master cylinder reservoir

heavy surface corrosion on rear suspension subframe

heavy surface corrosion on spare wheel carrier and support brackets

oil leak on engine

small split on brake pedal rubber

surface corrosion on - o/s/f brake pipe (into front flexible pipe)and o/s/r brake pipe (load valve to o/s/r flexible pipe)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 153,367 miles

heavy surface corrosion on front anti-roll bar

heavy surface corrosion on rear subframe

n/s headlamp secured with nylon ties

oil leak on engine

surface corrosion on - o/s/f brake pipe (into front flexible pipe)- rear brake pipe (into load valve)- n/s/r brake pipe (into backplate)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 153,281 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

heavy surface corrosion on front anti-roll bar

heavy surface corrosion on rear subframe

n/s headlamp secured with nylon ties

oil leak on engine

surface corrosion on - o/s/f brake pipe (into front flexible pipe)- rear brake pipe (into load valve)- n/s/r brake pipe (into backplate)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 152,744 miles

SLIGHT - play in n/s track rod end - advise check regularly for further wear

advise clean brake master cylinder reservoir

heavy surface corrosion on - rear suspension sub-frame and brake load valve assembly

n/s head lamp secured with nylon ties - aim o.k.

o/s/f brake pad sensor wire snapped

slight damage to n/s/r tail lamp lens

slight oil leak on engine

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s sills

Pass 23 Aug 2006 152,008 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 152,007 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear handbrake cables outter casing corroded

brake pipes covered in greese

surface corrosion o/s/f brake pipe

surface corrosion on front discs

suspect top mounts siezing

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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N568 LGJ is a 1996 Citroen Zx in White 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 N568 LGJ, 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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N568 LGJ is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 18 March 1996.

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