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N81 RJF

1996 Citroen Zx

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

66,791 mi
Last recorded66,791 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN81 RJF
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 May 2014 66,791 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front indicator lens covers missing

both front tyres 2mm

condition of both handbrake cables

corrosion both front inner wings and baulk head

corrosion on both front chassis rails BORDERLINE

different size tyre on front axle compared to rear axle

handbrake travel and performance

n/s/r brake binding BORDERLINE

operation of rear brake load valve

rear number plate

security and condition of o/s/r fog light BORDERLINE

stone chip in o/s headlamp glass

Pass 22 May 2014 66,791 miles

rear number plate

both front indicator lens covers missing

both front tyres 2mm

condition of both handbrake cables

corrosion both front inner wings and baulk head

corrosion on both front chassis rails BORDERLINE

different size tyre on front axle compared to rear axle

handbrake travel and performance

n/s/r brake binding BORDERLINE

operation of rear brake load valve

security and condition of o/s/r fog light BORDERLINE

stone chip in o/s headlamp glass

Pass 13 Jun 2013 61,144 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 61,129 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 60,982 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake disc's slightly worn

rear tyre's slightly perrished

Pass 9 Mar 2011 60,797 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake disc's slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 1 Mar 2010 60,124 miles

chip in o/s/f headlight

Fail 23 Feb 2010 60,124 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

chip in o/s/f headlight

Pass 13 Jan 2009 59,268 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2008 58,636 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 58,636 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 55,932 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

damage to offside front windscreen out of perscribed area

offside front indicator cluster damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2006 54,160 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 54,159 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

possible fluctuation in front brake discs

tread in n/s/r tyre cracking

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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N81 RJF is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1996 Citroen Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 101,447 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 N81 RJF, 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 N81 RJF registered?

N81 RJF is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 7 February 1996.

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