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N818 MWL

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

126,208 mi
Last recorded126,208 miles
Recorded on28 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN818 MWL
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2009 126,208 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 126,208 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fail 1 Nov 2007 124,438 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 124,438 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 122,327 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 116,519 miles

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

nearside mirror glass missing

Fail 6 Jul 2006 116,519 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N818 MWL is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 N818 MWL, 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 N818 MWL registered?

N818 MWL is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 29 April 1996.

Is N818 MWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N818 MWL shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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