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N708 MGP

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2011
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

170,271 mi
Last recorded170,271 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN708 MGP
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2010 170,271 miles

engine oil leak

front number plate damaged

n/s/r child seat

o/s/f inner arch insecure

Fail 16 Aug 2010 170,269 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

engine oil leak

front number plate damaged

n/s/r child seat

o/s/f inner arch insecure

Pass 12 Aug 2009 164,803 miles

child seat fitted

front discs slightly worn

front number plate cracked and rear starting to fade

nearside front indicator lens cover missing

offside rear fog light lens cracked

oil leak to engine

slight crossion to exhaust system

slight crossion to underside

slight trave to handbrake

tamar tag and stone chips to windscreen

Fail 12 Aug 2009 164,802 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

child seat fitted

front discs slightly worn

front number plate cracked and rear starting to fade

nearside front indicator lens cover missing

offside rear fog light lens cracked

oil leak to engine

slight crossion to exhaust system

slight crossion to underside

slight trave to handbrake

tamar tag and stone chips to windscreen

Pass 18 Aug 2008 157,615 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake pad wear sensors severed

handbrake travel long

offside rear brake flexi ferrule corroded

rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 18 Aug 2008 157,615 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake pad wear sensors severed

handbrake travel long

offside rear brake flexi ferrule corroded

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2007 143,896 miles

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

nearside front indicator damaged

offside rear brake flexi-hose ferrule corroded

slight bulge in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Aug 2007 143,896 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

brake fluid level low

engine oil level below minimum

handbrake travel very long

nearside front indicator damaged

offside rear flexi ferrule corroded

slight bulge in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2006 128,207 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 119,833 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 119,833 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 119,833 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 MGP is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 MGP, 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 MGP is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 7 June 1996.

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