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N733 LGJ

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

94,837 mi
Last recorded94,837 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN733 LGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2011 94,837 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 93,501 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 93,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 90,971 miles

air leak under bonnet

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

offside front anti roll bar drop link grease gaitor split

play in offside rear radius arm

slight exhaust blow

slight fluctuation on front brake readings

spare tyre flat

stone chip front screen

Fail 27 Oct 2008 90,925 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

air leak under bonnet

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

offside front anti roll bar drop link grease gaitor split

play in offside rear radius arm

slight exhaust blow

slight fluctuation on front brake readings

spare tyre flat

stone chip front screen

Pass 30 Aug 2007 89,350 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 89,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r lamp lens cracked

Pass 20 Jul 2006
Fail 18 Jul 2006 83,203 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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N733 LGJ is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N733 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 N733 LGJ registered?

N733 LGJ is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 19 April 1996.

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