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N626 CHE

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,015 mi
Last recorded76,015 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN626 CHE
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2014 76,015 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 76,012 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 71,960 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 71,957 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 67,873 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 67,872 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 64,018 miles

os anti roll bar link has play in

slight play in nsf wish bone bush

Fail 13 Sep 2011 64,018 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

os anti roll bar link has play in

slight play in nsf wish bone bush

Pass 26 Oct 2010 61,248 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 56,926 miles

coil springs corroded/ wear in front lower arm bushes

Pass 22 Oct 2008 54,273 miles

tyres aged & cracking...

Pass 25 Oct 2007 50,605 miles

coil springs corroded/ brake pipes under sealed/ n/s/f tyre side wall poor/ n/s/r tyreworn on edges/ o/s/f tyre cracking on edges/ engine oil leaks/

Pass 25 Oct 2006 47,849 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 45,192 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 45,192 miles

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

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

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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N626 CHE is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N626 CHE, 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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N626 CHE is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 30 March 1996.

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