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N688 MGP

1996 Citroen Zx

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

103,001 mi
Last recorded103,001 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN688 MGP
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 103,001 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 98,938 miles

no rear seats at time of test

Pass 16 Apr 2012 97,558 miles

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Mar 2011 95,908 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 95,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 94,313 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre starting to crack

no rear seats or belts fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2009 92,587 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 89,690 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 87,379 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 85,007 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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N688 MGP is a 1996 Citroen Zx in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N688 MGP, 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 N688 MGP registered?

N688 MGP is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 3 June 1996.

Is N688 MGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N688 MGP shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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