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N79 DAB

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

116,097 mi
Last recorded116,097 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN79 DAB
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2012 116,097 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2011 112,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Oil level low

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Apr 2011 112,306 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Oil level low

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Apr 2010 108,398 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 108,398 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 7 Apr 2009 104,157 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil level low

Fail 6 Apr 2009 104,157 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil level low

Pass 8 Apr 2008 99,394 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

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

Rear wiper not working and blade split

Fail 8 Apr 2008 99,394 miles

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

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

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

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

Rear wiper not working and blade split

Pass 11 Apr 2007 95,028 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 95,028 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 90,386 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 90,386 miles

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

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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N79 DAB is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 N79 DAB, 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 N79 DAB registered?

N79 DAB is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 22 March 1996.

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