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N586 WGM

1996 Citroen Zx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,071 mi
Last recorded63,071 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN586 WGM
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2012 63,071 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Dec 2011 61,291 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 59,276 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 57,917 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 57,917 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 56,583 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 55,484 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 53,821 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 53,821 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 51,044 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 51,003 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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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N586 WGM is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel 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 N586 WGM, 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 N586 WGM registered?

N586 WGM is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N586 WGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N586 WGM 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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