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N741 CYD

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

188,144 mi
Last recorded188,144 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN741 CYD
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 May 2014 188,144 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 180,353 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2012 172,491 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2012 172,491 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 May 2011 164,744 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 145,448 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 145,204 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 133,488 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 131,007 miles

Centre seatbelt cover missing(belt functions OK).

Front discs and pads look worn.

Handbrake travel long.

Nearside track rod end has slight lift.

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall worn.

Slight play in rear axle front mountings.

Washers partially blocked.

Fail 23 Jan 2008 131,007 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Centre seatbelt cover missing(belt functions OK).

Front discs and pads look worn.

Handbrake travel long.

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Nearside track rod end has slight lift.

Offside front tyre sidewall worn,signs that the tyre has been run flat.

Offside rear tyre has screw in thread(punctured).

Slight play in rear axle front mountings.

Washers partially blocked.

Pass 18 Jan 2007 110,962 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 110,962 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Breke fluid resivior Auxilary retaining clamp broken.

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 93,621 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 93,621 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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N741 CYD is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 N741 CYD, 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 N741 CYD registered?

N741 CYD is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 26 January 1996.

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