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N71 FSC

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

72,872 mi
Last recorded72,872 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN71 FSC
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2011 72,872 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 54,187 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 64,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 16 Jul 2010 63,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2009 63,405 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 63,405 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2008 62,753 miles

nearside front chassis has heavy corrosion

offside door mirror glass slightly damaged

Fail 14 Jul 2008 62,753 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

offside front tyre deteriorated

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

nearside front chassis has heavy corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2007 61,469 miles

both rear tyres perished and worn close to limit

front chassis has surface corrosion

offside front door mirror slightly damaged

offside front tyre perished

Pass 7 Jul 2006 59,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2006 59,822 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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N71 FSC is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green 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 N71 FSC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N71 FSC registered?

N71 FSC is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N71 FSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N71 FSC shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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