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N816 UNV

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,243 mi
Last recorded102,243 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN816 UNV
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 102,243 miles

front brake discs corroded.car has surface body corrosion not yet through

Pass 27 Jun 2014 93,587 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 93,587 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 90,625 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 90,625 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 87,638 miles

oil leaks

Fail 4 Jul 2012 87,638 miles

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

oil leaks

Pass 8 Jul 2011 84,077 miles

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

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

oil leaks

Pass 22 Jun 2010 81,328 miles

small patches of corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2009 76,707 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 73,704 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 73,704 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 69,836 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 63,958 miles

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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N816 UNV is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N816 UNV, 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 N816 UNV registered?

N816 UNV is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 6 March 1996.

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