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N576 BNB

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

147,129 mi
Last recorded147,129 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN576 BNB
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2019 147,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition crack across lower parts (3.2 (c) (i))

Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure dose not lock (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis by sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Axle insecure such that functionality is affected bush broken (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected by axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wing (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle insecure such that functionality is affected bushes broken (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected lock to lock (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

all rear brake pipe have corrosion

axle bushes cracks front of axle

car very low /rear axle

corrosion on front inner wings o/s/f & n/s/f

covers fitted

front & rear brake hose ferrules have corrosion

front /rear corrosion to floor

front inner wings have corrosion

front wiper just in

hand brake has travel

heavy corrosion around axle /tow bar

n/s/f brake very tight to turn

n/s/f lower ball joint has play

n/s/f outer track rod end play in ball joint

n/s/f side light dim

n/s/f tyre cut on wall

n/s/r tyre low in tread and cut in tread

o/s/f head light pattern faded

o/s/f in wing covers are loose

rear shocker have play in bushes o/s & n/s/

tyres diffidence sizer front to rear

Pass 27 Mar 2018 138,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front inner wing heavy corrosion next to head light

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front side repeater indicator lens slightly loose

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

Offside Rear tyre heavy cracking on inner /outer walls

n/s/o/s rear chassis heavy rusting next to bump stop

rear tyres different size to front

Fail 22 Mar 2018 138,050 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front inner wing heavy corrosion next to head light

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake slightly binding

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

Offside Rear tyre heavy cracking on inner /outer walls

n/s/o/s rear chassis heavy rusting next to bump stop

rear tyres different size to front

Pass 2 Mar 2017 127,110 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing small hole outside area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front side repeater light has damage see can been seen

dash / speedo lights dim

exhaust blowing rear

front tyres are difference size to rear tyres

inner rack ends have play

n/s outer sill has been repair /corrosion

o/s/f head light pattern faded

o/s/f inner wing has been repaired / under sealed

power steering pipe wet with oil o/s/f

o/s/r tyre cracks

Fail 2 Mar 2017 127,110 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint upper / lower gaiters split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing hole (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing small hole outside area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

dash / speedo lights dim

exhaust blowing rear

inner rack ends have play

n/s outer sill has been repair /corrosion

power steering pipe wet with oil o/s/f

o/s/r tyre cracks

Pass 18 Mar 2016 115,274 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside outer sill has been repaired /under sealed

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all brake pipes under seal cannot check for corrosion

n/s outer sill has corrosion

n/s/o/s front chassis corroded

n/s/o/s front inner wing wheel arch slight corroded

o/s/rear tyre cracking inner edge

Fail 18 Mar 2016 115,274 miles

o/s/rear tyre cracking inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside outer sill has been repaired /under sealed

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all brake pipes under seal cannot check for corrosion

n/s outer sill has corrosion

n/s/o/s front chassis corroded

n/s/o/s front inner wing wheel arch slight corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2016 114,930 miles

Centre Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all brake pipes under seal cannot check for corrosion

n/s/o/s front chassis corroded

n/s/o/s front inner wing wheel arch slight corroded

o/s/rear tyre cracking inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2015 104,485 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 96,397 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 88,946 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 88,144 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 82,069 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 73,651 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 73,651 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 65,484 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 58,016 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 57,961 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 52,199 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 52,163 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 50,861 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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N576 BNB is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 N576 BNB, 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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N576 BNB is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 22 March 1996.

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