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N697 SDF

1996 Citroen Zx

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,197 mi
Last recorded99,197 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN697 SDF
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2009 99,197 miles

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 99,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 96,545 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 96,545 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 93,208 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 90,017 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 87,571 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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N697 SDF is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N697 SDF, 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 N697 SDF registered?

N697 SDF is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 10 June 1996.

Is N697 SDF safe to buy?

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