MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,627 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
both rear sills damaged
note that unable to check rear wheel bearings thoroughly due to binding brakes
offside rear light slightly damaged
slight play in steering mechanism
advise new bottom rear wishbone bushes fitted to o/s n/s front
advise new brake flexi hoses fitted to o/s n/s front
advise new tyres fitted to o/s n/s front
advise slight corrosion to o/s n/s front brake discs
advise unable to properly inspect rear brake pipes due to heavy coating of grease
Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Citroen Zx?
Based on 468,577 MOT tests across 82,336 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N657 ESP is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 N657 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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N657 ESP is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 30 April 1996.
Is N657 ESP safe to buy?
The MOT history for N657 ESP shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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