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N848 DKC

1996 Citroen Zx

Silver Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,773 mi
Last recorded88,773 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN848 DKC
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2013 88,773 miles

rear tyres low on pressure

Pass 16 Jan 2012 86,818 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 86,818 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 85,041 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 85,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 82,368 miles

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

SPARE FLAT

Pass 14 Jan 2009 78,241 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2009 78,241 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 75,163 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2007 71,704 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 71,704 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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N848 DKC is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Silver with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N848 DKC, 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 N848 DKC registered?

N848 DKC is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 30 January 1996.

Is N848 DKC safe to buy?

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