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N709 JLD

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,429 mi
Last recorded107,429 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN709 JLD
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2011 107,429 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 100,733 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 100,733 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 92,118 miles

175/65r14t

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

front brake disc's slightly worn

hand brake cable's corroded

minor exhaust leak

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly worn / slightly nosiey

offside rear hub cap missing

rear brake's have slight inbalance

rear bumper slightly damaged

slight corrosion underside of car in place's

slight play in front anti roll bar drop link bushes

tyre's under inflated

Fail 17 Jan 2008 92,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

175/65r14t

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

front brake disc's slightly worn

hand brake cable's corroded

minor exhaust leak

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly worn / slightly nosiey

offside rear hub cap missing

rear brake's have slight inbalance

rear bumper slightly damaged

slight corrosion underside of car in place's

slight play in front anti roll bar drop link bushes

tyre's under inflated

Pass 30 Jan 2007 85,796 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2007 85,784 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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N709 JLD is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N709 JLD, 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 N709 JLD registered?

N709 JLD is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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