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N786 LMR

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,903 mi
Last recorded67,903 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN786 LMR
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 67,903 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 67,900 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Dampness around offside rear brake back plate

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 62,527 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 59,330 miles

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

discs poor

Pass 5 Jun 2008 55,447 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Feb 2007 50,530 miles

slight damage to nearside outer handbrake cable.

slight wear in nearside inner steering rack joint.

Pass 2 Feb 2006 46,433 miles

tyres perishing on sidewalls and between treads.

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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N786 LMR is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N786 LMR, 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 N786 LMR registered?

N786 LMR is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 15 February 1996.

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