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N657 FBM

1996 Citroen Zx

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,930 mi
Last recorded123,930 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN657 FBM
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2010 123,930 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 123,924 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 105,406 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 105,406 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 83,092 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 83,092 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 65,570 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 65,570 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front o/side brake wear wires severed

n/side and o/side hand brake cables outers split

outer walls of both front tyres deteriorating and perishing due to age

slight blockage on o/side windscreen washwer jet

Pass 20 Jan 2006 63,061 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Jan 2006 63,061 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N657 FBM is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FBM, 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 N657 FBM registered?

N657 FBM is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 11 January 1996.

Is N657 FBM safe to buy?

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