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N773 LGN

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

110,500 mi
Last recorded110,500 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN773 LGN
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 110,500 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 110,445 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 108,150 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

low pad warning wires cut and taped back.

spare wheel/cradle loose and knocking.

Pass 1 Apr 2011 108,150 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

low pad warning wires cut and taped back.

spare wheel/cradle loose and knocking.

Pass 8 Mar 2010 101,173 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

engine leaking oil

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall perished and worn, and tread depth low (2mm)

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall slightly perished

rear number plate deteriorated

spare wheel carrier slightly insecure

steering rack damp

Fail 8 Mar 2010 101,173 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine leaking oil

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall perished and worn, and tread depth low (2mm)

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall slightly perished

rear number plate deteriorated

spare wheel carrier slightly insecure

steering rack damp

Fail 6 Mar 2009 96,002 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake warning wires cut/broken

front number plate 1st & last digits starting to crack

n/s washers not working

n/s/f tyre outer side wall starting to perish

oil leak from rocker cover gasket

rear number plate has slight water damage

spare wheel carrier slightly loose

Pass 6 Mar 2009 96,002 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front brake warning wires cut/broken

front number plate 1st & last digits starting to crack

n/s washers not working

n/s/f tyre outer side wall starting to perish

oil leak from rocker cover gasket

rear number plate has slight water damage

spare wheel carrier slightly loose

Pass 17 Mar 2008 91,709 miles

front suspension lower balljoint boots split

rear number plate deteriorating (delaminating)

Fail 15 Mar 2007 86,734 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2007 86,734 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2006 77,189 miles

offside front tyre cut to sidewall not to cords

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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N773 LGN is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N773 LGN, 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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N773 LGN is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 30 March 1996.

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