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N596 VNU

1996 Citroen Zx

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

157,990 mi
Last recorded157,990 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN596 VNU
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2009 157,990 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 157,982 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 150,183 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Mar 2007 142,171 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 142,171 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 135,149 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 135,149 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 VNU is a 1996 Citroen Zx in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VNU, 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 VNU registered?

N596 VNU is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N596 VNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N596 VNU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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