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N779 ESC

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,233 mi
Last recorded123,233 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN779 ESC
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2009 123,233 miles

both outer sills covered in under seal

both sides rear axle bushes deteriorated

both under sills covered in under seal

Pass 26 Sep 2008 121,771 miles

advise play on axle front bushies

Pass 7 Sep 2007 119,122 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/r flexie hose ferrule corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2007 119,112 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

nearsiderear flexie hose ferrule corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2006 113,871 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2005 107,388 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2005 107,388 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 22 Jun 2005 107,368 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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N779 ESC is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N779 ESC, 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 N779 ESC registered?

N779 ESC is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 8 May 1996.

Is N779 ESC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N779 ESC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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