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N684 MTY

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,565 mi
Last recorded41,565 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN684 MTY
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2018 41,565 miles

Exhaust system insecure catching underbody (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 39,619 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded to inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear handbrake outer casing corroded

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

sump corroded and oil leaking

Fail 14 Nov 2017 39,619 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking pipe joint (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber perished and broken (7.1.1)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded to inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear handbrake outer casing corroded

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

sump corroded and oil leaking

Fail 19 Jul 2017 39,618 miles

Emissions not tested engine revs unstable and cutting out (7.3.A.1)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak engine ()

oil sump corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2016 37,345 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened outer casing (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 34,228 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 34,196 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 30,581 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 27,704 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 29 Aug 2012 25,719 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Apr 2011 15,162 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 14,835 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 14,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 14,764 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 14,403 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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N684 MTY is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N684 MTY, 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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N684 MTY is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 25 January 1996.

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