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N838 MWL

1996 Citroen Zx

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,291 mi
Last recorded87,291 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN838 MWL
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2010 87,291 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 83,307 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2008 79,417 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 79,417 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 76,885 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 76,882 miles

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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 74,052 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 74,011 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r handbrake cable damaged

rear tyres perished on sidewalls

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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N838 MWL is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N838 MWL, 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 N838 MWL registered?

N838 MWL is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N838 MWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N838 MWL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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