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N58 UPC

1996 Citroen Zx

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

189,320 mi
Last recorded189,320 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN58 UPC
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 189,320 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 189,319 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 183,204 miles

n/s/r handbrake cable becoming deteriorated

o/s/r handbrake cable becoming deteriorated

Fail 22 Jul 2013 183,202 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/r handbrake cable becoming deteriorated

o/s/r handbrake cable becoming deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2012 175,028 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 173,266 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 173,266 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 170,730 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 166,908 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 163,245 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 163,245 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 158,992 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 154,022 miles

steering rack has some play in the nearside inner joint

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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N58 UPC is a 1996 Citroen Zx in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N58 UPC, 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 N58 UPC registered?

N58 UPC is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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