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N656 FFC

1996 Citroen Zx

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,219 mi
Last recorded82,219 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN656 FFC
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 82,219 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside front fog light smashed

Fail 15 Feb 2021 82,214 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside front fog light smashed

Pass 12 Feb 2020 80,058 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp lens smashed

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 80,058 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp lens smashed

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 76,323 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 762,323 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 72,890 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 70,908 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 70,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 68,804 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 66,068 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 63,674 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 61,471 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 58,985 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 58,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 56,143 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 53,563 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 53,563 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 50,811 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 46,977 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 43,838 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 40,669 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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N656 FFC is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 N656 FFC, 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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N656 FFC is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 18 January 1996.

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