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N808 UFX

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

132,323 mi
Last recorded132,323 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN808 UFX
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 132,323 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

chip in n/s headlight lens

Fail 21 Nov 2017 132,226 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

chip in n/s headlight lens

corrosion in o/s/f inner arch, and o/s outer sill

Pass 30 Nov 2016 130,552 miles

Nearside Front outer sill panel coprroded

Nearside headlamp image deteriorating

Nearside headlamp lens damaged

Offside Front outer sill panel excessively corroded

Rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 30 Nov 2016 130,552 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front outer sill panel coprroded

Nearside headlamp image deteriorating

Nearside headlamp lens damaged

Offside Front outer sill panel excessively corroded

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 25 Nov 2015 129,487 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 25 Nov 2015 129,487 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear number plate deteriorating

securing clip missing from n/s drive shaft inner c.v gaitor joint

Pass 27 Nov 2014 126,840 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 126,834 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 120,389 miles

Exhaust corroding.

Fail 31 Oct 2013 120,383 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust corroding.

Pass 13 Nov 2012 115,280 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust corroded at rear joint

n/s front headlamp lens damaged

Fail 5 Nov 2012 115,275 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust corroded at rear joint

n/s front headlamp lens damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2011 111,450 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 106,083 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 106,083 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 102,957 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 102,890 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 97,736 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2007 90,748 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 90,748 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 85,688 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 85,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 82,749 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 82,749 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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N808 UFX is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 N808 UFX, 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 N808 UFX registered?

N808 UFX is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 15 June 1996.

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