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N640 ESP

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

96,011 mi
Last recorded96,011 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN640 ESP
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2015 96,011 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 95,762 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 95,762 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 94,495 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 94,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 92,910 miles

light corrision on rear brake pipe and some wear in n/s a/roll bar link

o//s side lamp dim,wear in both front lower suspention arm p bushes,low emmision reading no print out,chassie front suspention tops soft and n/s middle soft,

Fail 12 Mar 2012 92,910 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

light corrision on rear brake pipe and some wear in n/s a/roll bar link

o//s side lamp dim,wear in both front lower suspention arm p bushes,low emmision reading no print out,chassie front suspention tops soft and n/s middle soft,

Pass 2 Mar 2011 91,495 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 90,131 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 88,823 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2009 88,823 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2008 88,262 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 88,262 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 85,134 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 85,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 79,156 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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N640 ESP is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 N640 ESP, 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 N640 ESP registered?

N640 ESP is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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