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N705 LGJ

1996 Citroen Zx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,704 mi
Last recorded121,704 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN705 LGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2015 121,704 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside windscreen cracked drivers view unimpaired ref special notice

Pass 15 Feb 2014 117,232 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 116,428 miles

deterioration to front registration plate

Pass 24 Jan 2012 115,539 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 113,479 miles

offside outer c.v. gaiter cracked

Pass 11 Feb 2010 109,814 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

wear/deterioration to front brake discs

Fail 4 Feb 2010 109,502 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

wear/deterioration to front brake discs

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 103,122 miles

front brake imbalance (22%)-just within acceptable tolerance

Fail 10 Feb 2009 103,092 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 94,864 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 86,084 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 75,695 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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N705 LGJ is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N705 LGJ, 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 N705 LGJ registered?

N705 LGJ is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 2 May 1996.

Is N705 LGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N705 LGJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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