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N580 PVL

1996 Citroen Zx

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

37,921 mi
Last recorded37,921 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN580 PVL
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 37,921 miles

Nearside front tyre is wearing on outer shoulder.

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2015 37,921 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust rear silencer is corroding,but not yet leaking.

Nearside front tyre is wearing on outer shoulder.

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2014 29,346 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 29,222 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2011 29,222 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2010 28,741 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2010 28,741 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2009 28,026 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 27,174 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2007 26,298 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 25,024 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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N580 PVL is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N580 PVL, 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 N580 PVL registered?

N580 PVL is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 30 May 1996.

Is N580 PVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N580 PVL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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