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N738 RFH

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,650 mi
Last recorded98,650 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN738 RFH
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2013 98,650 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2012 96,769 miles

Both rear tyres worn uneven

N/S/F tyre perished

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2012 96,769 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Both rear tyres worn uneven

N/S/F tyre perished

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2011 94,226 miles

Centre Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

front pads wearing thin

n/s/r hand brake cable outer casing split and corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2010 91,905 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 41,288 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 88,100 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both handbrake cables outer casings deteriorating

Pass 22 Mar 2007 86,592 miles

ns rear handbrake cable outer case starting to split

Pass 24 Mar 2006 85,241 miles

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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N738 RFH is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N738 RFH, 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 N738 RFH registered?

N738 RFH is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 14 May 1996.

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The MOT history for N738 RFH shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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