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N655 PDL

1996 Citroen Zx

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2012
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,492 mi
Last recorded87,492 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN655 PDL
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2011 87,492 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 85,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside rear wheel bearing showing signs of wear

Fail 22 Apr 2010 85,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside rear wheel bearing showing signs of wear

Pass 15 Apr 2010 85,160 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 85,160 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 85,160 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 81,588 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 77,033 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 77,033 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 72,121 miles

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

both hand brake cable outers cracking

offside rear tyre cuts in tread

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 26 Apr 2006 67,135 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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N655 PDL is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N655 PDL, 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 N655 PDL registered?

N655 PDL is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 30 May 1996.

Is N655 PDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N655 PDL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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