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N590 LGJ

1996 Citroen Zx

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,078 mi
Last recorded157,078 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN590 LGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 157,078 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 140,990 miles

N/s/f tyre has a cut in outer side wall

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Nov 2012 140,990 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

N/s/f tyre has a cut in outer side wall

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 129,454 miles

Front brake discs deteriorated

Hand brake outer casing deteriorated

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

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

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

Slight seepage from steering rack

Fail 8 Dec 2011 129,454 miles

Front brake discs deteriorated

Hand brake outer casing deteriorated

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Slight seepage from steering rack

Pass 12 Nov 2010 113,607 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

naerside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 12 Nov 2010 113,607 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

naerside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 13 Nov 2009 99,736 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 85,153 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 71,811 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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N590 LGJ is a 1996 Citroen Zx in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N590 LGJ, 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 N590 LGJ registered?

N590 LGJ is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 15 March 1996.

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