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N708 JPP

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

151,728 mi
Last recorded151,728 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN708 JPP
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2013 151,728 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside front slight brake bind

offside front under bonnet area has corrosion and holed but not near structure

Fail 3 Oct 2013 151,728 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside front slight brake bind

offside front under bonnet area has corrosion and holed but not near structure

Pass 12 Apr 2012 147,819 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 147,819 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 134,325 miles

Spare tyre defective

N/S/R tyre badly perished/cracked

O/S/R tyre perished

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2011 134,325 miles

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

N/S/R tyre badly perished/cracked

O/S/R tyre perished

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Mar 2010 127,395 miles

front pads wearing low..

front suspension bushes worn..

wipers weak clearing screen...

Pass 25 Mar 2009 123,401 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 118,098 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 112,979 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 112,979 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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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N708 JPP is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N708 JPP, 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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N708 JPP is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 18 April 1996.

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