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N818 VCY

1996 Citroen Zx

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,104 mi
Last recorded70,104 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN818 VCY
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 70,104 miles

underside corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2014 70,104 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 66,726 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 66,712 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 62,829 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 59,036 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 55,704 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 51,603 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 51,603 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 47,819 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Jun 2007 43,456 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 39,744 miles

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

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

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 VCY is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N818 VCY, 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 VCY registered?

N818 VCY is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 20 March 1996.

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