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N604 ARD

1996 Citroen Zx

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

100,091 mi
Last recorded100,091 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN604 ARD
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 100,091 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 100,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrectly fitted lamp (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 93,653 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 91,632 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both sides front+rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 91,584 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both sides front+rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 89,425 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 87,919 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 83,850 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 81,243 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 78,100 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 76,509 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 73,780 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 70,792 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 67,107 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 64,430 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 61,340 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 58,625 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 55,111 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 50,935 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 46,619 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 43,510 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 40,280 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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N604 ARD is a 1996 Citroen Zx in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N604 ARD, 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 N604 ARD registered?

N604 ARD is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 14 June 1996.

Is N604 ARD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N604 ARD shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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