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N656 VDV

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,223 mi
Last recorded79,223 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN656 VDV
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 79,223 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 79,223 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 May 2012 74,128 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 7,095 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 67,565 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 65,352 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 65,295 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 61,451 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 3 Oct 2006 61,451 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 58,426 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 VDV is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VDV, 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 N656 VDV registered?

N656 VDV is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 9 May 1996.

Is N656 VDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N656 VDV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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