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N6 BJW

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

77,718 mi
Last recorded77,718 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2007
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN6 BJW
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2007 77,718 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 77,480 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 77,378 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 66,881 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 66,848 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2006 66,783 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

Fail 19 Sep 2005 62,022 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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N6 BJW is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 N6 BJW, 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 N6 BJW registered?

N6 BJW is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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The MOT history for N6 BJW shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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