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N579 FSM

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,113 mi
Last recorded104,113 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN579 FSM
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2010 104,113 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 103,555 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 103,555 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 99,981 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 92,679 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 84,488 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 84,488 miles

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

Nearside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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N579 FSM is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N579 FSM, 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 N579 FSM registered?

N579 FSM is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 26 April 1996.

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