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N848 KGO

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

165,422 mi
Last recorded165,422 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN848 KGO
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2017 165,422 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to become detached battery positive terminal (1.9.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut top under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut top under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis legs (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 155,755 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 155,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced Poor effort (3.7.B.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 144,601 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 144,596 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 127,374 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 127,368 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 117,031 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 May 2011 113,375 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 113,317 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 108,028 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

w/screen slight chip

Fail 28 Apr 2010 108,028 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

w/screen slight chip

Pass 13 May 2009 105,660 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 96,755 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 90,358 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 84,722 miles

both front shock absorbers starting to corrode

coolant staining around thermostat housing

oil leaks

Fail 3 Feb 2006 84,672 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

both front shock absorbers starting to corrode

coolant stainig around thermostat housing

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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N848 KGO is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 KGO, 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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N848 KGO is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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