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N829 FTU

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,127 mi
Last recorded123,127 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN829 FTU
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 123,127 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 120,355 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened TOP MOUNT WORN (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Fail 6 May 2022 120,350 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened TOP MOUNT WORN (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 117,960 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened wing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened wing corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 113,383 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Fail 1 May 2020 113,383 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Mar 2019 111,394 miles

exhaust welded

floors ns os front corroded, ns os front struts welded

Pass 9 Mar 2018 108,785 miles

ns o s front strut tops welded n s o s floors corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2017 106,239 miles

front n s o s lower arms, rear bushes worn slightly

welded repairs to front n s o s suspension mounts

Pass 15 Mar 2016 103,574 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n s o s front (3.5.1i)

front n s o s strut top mounts welded

rear lsv arm stiff

Pass 9 Mar 2015 101,206 miles

frontnumberplatedamaged

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 98,112 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate damaged rear number plate deterioated

welding done to os f floor and ns os front strut tops

Pass 27 Feb 2013 94,802 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front number plate damaged

hand brake cables corroded

rear ns fog lamp lens damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2012 91,350 miles

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

front discs worn slightly

ns os front inner wings have welded repairs

Fail 27 Feb 2012 91,350 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

front discs worn slightly

ns os front inner wings have welded repairs

Pass 16 Mar 2011 87,656 miles

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

front discs worn slightly

front ns os coil spring lower mounting pans corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2010 84,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

rear ns os flexi hose ferrules corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2010 84,192 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

rear ns os flexi hose ferrules corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2009 79,680 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 79,680 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 74,949 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 70,690 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate deterioated backing

Fail 9 Mar 2007 70,690 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

front number plate deterioated backing

Pass 7 Mar 2006 65,897 miles

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

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

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

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

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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N829 FTU is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 N829 FTU, 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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N829 FTU is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 25 March 1996.

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