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N827 XBD

1996 Citroen Zx

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,522 mi
Last recorded123,522 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN827 XBD
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2008 123,522 miles

Engine oil leak

Front number plate damaged

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front indicator lense missing

Fail 29 Feb 2008 123,413 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Engine oil leak

Front number plate damaged

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front indicator lense missing

Nearside handbrake cable deteriorated

Slight exhaust gas leak from middle/cat joint

Pass 2 Mar 2007 119,956 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 119,939 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 115,949 miles

BOTH HAND BRAKE CABLES OUTER COVER'S, ARE SPLIT

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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N827 XBD is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N827 XBD, 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 N827 XBD registered?

N827 XBD is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N827 XBD safe to buy?

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