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N696 STG

1996 Citroen Zx

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

188,900 mi
Last recorded188,900 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN696 STG
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2009 188,900 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 188,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 177,386 miles

reserve travel on the hand brake needs adjusting

Pass 23 Jul 2007 167,393 miles

stone chip in screen crack in n/s door mirror slight play in n/s/f steering rack slight blow on center exhaust joint

Fail 23 Jul 2007 167,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

stone chip in screen crack in n/s door mirror slight play in n/s f steering rack slight blow on center exhaust joint

Pass 21 Jul 2006 154,158 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 154,158 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2005 141,173 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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N696 STG is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N696 STG, 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 N696 STG registered?

N696 STG is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N696 STG safe to buy?

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