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N589 RFP

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

172,403 mi
Last recorded172,403 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN589 RFP
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2011 172,403 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre cracked but not showing ply or cord

Pass 17 Nov 2010 110,102 miles

accelerator pedal rubber missing

both front chassis rails corroded

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

nearside rear tyre cut in tread not to cords and tyre perished

Fail 15 Nov 2010 110,098 miles

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

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

accelerator pedal rubber missing

both front chassis rails corroded

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

nearside rear tyre cut in tread not to cords and tyre perished

offside front brake pads very low

Pass 10 Nov 2009 100,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2009 100,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 102,899 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2008 102,848 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 98,934 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 98,909 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 94,571 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 90,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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N589 RFP is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N589 RFP, 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 N589 RFP registered?

N589 RFP is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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