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N581 WVO

1996 Citroen Zx

Black Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,928 mi
Last recorded156,928 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN581 WVO
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2009 156,928 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 32,399 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 131,455 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 130,636 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 130,636 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jun 2005 125,559 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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N581 WVO is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Black with a 1,905cc diesel 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 N581 WVO, 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 N581 WVO registered?

N581 WVO is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 6 February 1996.

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