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N853 CVU

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,198 mi
Last recorded107,198 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN853 CVU
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2007 107,198 miles

BOTH OFFSIDE TYRES AND NSRTYRE WORN AND PERISHED* UNDERBODY SHIELDS RESTRICT EXAMINATION*

VERTICAL PLAY IN OSF TRACK ROD END* UNABLETO ADEQUATELY CHECK BOOT FLOOR OR INNER SILLS* AUXILLARY BELT POORLY FITTEDANDIN POOR CONDITION* LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE* ACCEPTABLE WINDSCREEN SCUFFS*

Fail 1 Nov 2007 107,198 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

BOTH OFFSIDE TYRES AND NSRTYRE WORN AND PERISHED* UNDERBODY SHIELDS RESTRICT EXAMINATION*

VERTICAL PLAY IN OSF TRACK ROD END* UNABLETO ADEQUATELY CHECK BOOT FLOOR OR INNER SILLS* AUXILLARY BELT POORLY FITTEDANDIN POOR CONDITION* LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE* ACCEPTABLE WINDSCREEN SCUFFS*

Pass 18 Sep 2006 101,213 miles

headlamp aims just within set limits, slight play in bpth front track rod ends.

Pass 16 Mar 2006 96,824 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 96,824 miles

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

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

headlamp alignment just within set limits, front tyres wearing on outer edges, osf sidelamp slightly dimmer than nsf.

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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N853 CVU is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N853 CVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N853 CVU registered?

N853 CVU is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 24 May 1996.

Is N853 CVU safe to buy?

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