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N687 HNM

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

180,687 mi
Last recorded180,687 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN687 HNM
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2009 180,687 miles

Noisy engine idler bearing noisy

Pass 30 Jun 2008 171,036 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 156,369 miles

as per advisory notice issued with VT30 on 02/07/2007.Items 013 & 021 rectified.

Fail 2 Jul 2007 156,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

auxiliary belt perished.

front number plate cracked.

light under body corrosion.

n/s headlamp lens chipped.

n/s/f tyre worn to 4mm,n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm & o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm.Legal limit 1.6 mm.

o/s dash lights not working.

o/s handbrake outer cable calapsed.

o/s reverse light & n/s fog lamp not working.

o/s/f & n/s/r wheel trims missing.

o/s/f door lock damaged & light bodywork damaged.

rear wiper blade split.

slight play in top steering column bush.

steering wheel cover badly worn.

various engine & gearbox oil leaks.

various stone chips in windscreen.

Fail 29 Jun 2007 156,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 146,927 miles

as per advisory notice issued with VT30 on 21/06/2006.

Fail 21 Jun 2006 146,927 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

front number plate cracked.

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm.Legal limit 1.6mm.

o/s handbrake cable corroded & starting to calapse.

o/s reverse light not working.

o/s/f indicator un it damp with condensation.

various stone chips in windscreen.

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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N687 HNM is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N687 HNM, 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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N687 HNM is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 26 February 1996.

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