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N828 GMA

1996 Citroen Zx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,231 mi
Last recorded99,231 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN828 GMA
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2014 99,231 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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)

exhaust has small leak of gases

front brake discs corroded and pitted

o/s rear tyre sidewalls cracked

o/s steering rack gaiter mounting damaged to excess

Fail 30 Jul 2013 95,160 miles

Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Inner Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Inner Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 92,797 miles

advise o/s steering rack gatier insecure advise rear e xhaust secured with wire

Pass 11 Apr 2012 85,450 miles

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

advise o/s steering rack gatier insecure

Pass 14 Apr 2011 77,469 miles

advise o/s/f chassis leg surface corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2010 71,371 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 71,371 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 67,289 miles

advise slight play n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 16 Apr 2008 62,759 miles

advise front no plate light crack

Pass 18 Apr 2007 58,608 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 54,293 miles

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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N828 GMA is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N828 GMA, 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 N828 GMA registered?

N828 GMA is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 17 May 1996.

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