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N823 TPD

1996 Citroen Zx

Black Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,910 mi
Last recorded124,910 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN823 TPD
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2009 124,910 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front foglamp lens missing and reflector tarnished; nearside front foglamp insecure

Fail 8 Jan 2009 124,910 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front foglamp lens missing and reflector tarnished; nearside front foglamp insecure

Pass 17 Jul 2007 120,980 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 120,980 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

offside front fog lamp unit smashed

oil and temperature warning lamps iluminated on dash

Pass 22 Aug 2006 111,609 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2006 111,609 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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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N823 TPD is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Black with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N823 TPD, 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 N823 TPD registered?

N823 TPD is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 16 February 1996.

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