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N742 AJB

1996 Citroen Zx

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

160,388 mi
Last recorded160,388 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN742 AJB
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 160,388 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

crack to windscreen os top corner not in view not in sweeped area

nsr tyre tread cracking poor condition

oil leak

osr tyre in poor condition cracking/ flat spotted

radiator deteriorated

slight play to nsf drop link

slight play to osf track rod end

Fail 18 Jul 2013 160,388 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

crack to windscreen os top corner not in view not in sweeped area

nsr tyre tread cracking poor condition

oil leak

osr tyre in poor condition cracking/ flat spotted

radiator deteriorated

slight play to nsf drop link

slight play to osf track rod end

Pass 11 Jul 2012 159,061 miles

both rear tyres pershing / starting to crack

raditor dertrating

Pass 5 Jul 2011 157,156 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

reduced efforton rear service brake operation

Fail 5 Jul 2011 157,156 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leak

reduced efforton rear service brake operation

Pass 15 Jul 2010 153,222 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 153,220 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 146,462 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 146,214 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 145,914 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 144,884 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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N742 AJB is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N742 AJB, 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 N742 AJB registered?

N742 AJB is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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