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N596 SDD

1996 Citroen Zx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

180,243 mi
Last recorded180,243 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN596 SDD
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2009 180,243 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 180,243 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

n/s/front brake pad sensor disconnected

n/s/front door mirror insecure

n/s/front top suspension mount has slight corrosion

o/s/front top suspension mount has slight corrosion

Pass 28 May 2008 162,268 miles

both front suspension arms rearward bushes worn close to limit

slight deterioration on nearside hand brake cable

wear in both rear radius arms

Fail 20 May 2008 161,865 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front suspension arms rearward bushes worn close to limit

offside side repeater secure but not correctly placed

pressure low in nearside rear tyre

slight deterioration on nearside hand brake cable

wear in both rear radius arms

Pass 15 Jan 2008 156,216 miles

damage to offside rear light lens

nearside hand brake cable deteriorated

offside rear lower shock absorber bush near wear limit

slight blow and deterioration on rear exhaust

wear in both front suspension arm rear bushes

wear in both rear radius arms

Fail 9 Jan 2008 155,814 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

damage to offside rear light lens

nearside hand brake cable deteriorated

offside rear lower shock absorber bush near wear limit

oil sump plug weeping

slight blow and deterioration on rear exhaust

wear in both front suspension arm rear bushes

wear in both rear radius arms

Pass 15 Jan 2007 140,801 miles

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

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

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

n/s front wing liner insecure

Pass 17 Jan 2006 127,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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N596 SDD is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N596 SDD, 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 N596 SDD registered?

N596 SDD is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 30 May 1996.

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