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N6 HDC

1996 Citroen Zx

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

178,280 mi
Last recorded178,280 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN6 HDC
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2011 178,280 miles

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 172,612 miles

STRONGLY ADVISE: NEARSIDE REAR TYRE VOID OF TREAD ON OUTER EDGE!

Windscreen is chipped. Steering rack is worn and has play. Slight play in front anti roll bar links. Front suspension lower ar rear bushes are deteriated.Rear brake discs are corroded.

Fail 23 Jul 2010 172,609 miles

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

STRONGLY ADVISE: NEARSIDE REAR TYRE VOID OF TREAD ON OUTER EDGE!

Windscreen is chipped. Steering rack is worn and has play. Slight play in front anti roll bar links. Front suspension lower ar rear bushes are deteriated.Rear brake discs are corroded.

Pass 22 Jul 2009 168,244 miles

ADVISE : BOTH HANDBRAKE CABLES CORRODED AN BINDING.

ADVISE : REAR TYRE TREAD DEPTHS WORN LOW ON OUTER EDGES.

Fail 22 Jul 2009 168,244 miles

ADVISE : BOTH HANDBRAKE CABLES CORRODED AN BINDING.

ADVISE : REAR TYRE TREAD DEPTHS WORN LOW ON OUTER EDGES.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 162,569 miles

Offside rear brake is binding. Windscreen is chipped. Both rear tyres are worn low on outer edges.

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 154,886 miles

ADVISE : SIGNS OF BRAKE FLUID SEAPAGE FROM OFF SIDE REAR BRAKE BALANCE VALVE.

Fail 17 Jul 2007 154,886 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

ADVISE : NEAR SIDE FRONT SUSPENSION TRACK CONTROL ARM REAR BUSH WORN.

ADVISE : SIGNS OF BRAKE FLUID SEAPAGE FROM OFF SIDE REAR BRAKE BALANCE VALVE.

Pass 31 Jul 2006 149,653 miles

ADVISE : FRONT TRACK CONTROL ARM BUSHES WORN.

ADVISE : OFF SIDE ENGINE STABILISER AND NEAR SIDE GEARBOX MOUNTING RUBBERS WEARING.

Fail 31 Jul 2006 149,653 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Aug 2005 133,783 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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 HDC is a 1996 Citroen Zx in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N6 HDC, 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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N6 HDC is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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