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N622 JPW

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

137,254 mi
Last recorded137,254 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN622 JPW
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 137,254 miles

brake pipes becoming corroded

vehicle becoming corroded underside

Fail 22 Apr 2013 137,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes becoming corroded

vehicle becoming corroded underside

Pass 23 Apr 2012 133,715 miles

FRONT CHASSIS BECOMING CORRODED.

INNER WINGS BECOMING CORRODED

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

VEHICLE WET AT TIME OF TEST.

Fail 23 Apr 2012 133,715 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

FRONT CHASSIS BECOMING CORRODED.

INNER WINGS BECOMING CORRODED

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

VEHICLE WET AT TIME OF TEST.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 129,401 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 129,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 119,508 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 119,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 110,315 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 110,315 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 98,496 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 85,631 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 79,907 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's door mirror cracked, still good view to rear.

Front balance right on 25% limit.

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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N622 JPW is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N622 JPW, 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 N622 JPW registered?

N622 JPW is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 20 March 1996.

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