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N856 HLL

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,649 mi
Last recorded84,649 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2014
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN856 HLL
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2014 84,649 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 84,573 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Dec 2013 74,443 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 74,443 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 65,752 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside front brake slight bind

Pass 17 Jan 2012 61,399 miles

exhaust system corroded and deterioated

n/s parking brake cable outer casing corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2012 61,399 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust system corroded and deterioated

n/s parking brake cable outer casing corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2010 57,590 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 57,590 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 55,490 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 47,775 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 43,058 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 36,308 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 28,792 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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N856 HLL is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N856 HLL, 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 N856 HLL registered?

N856 HLL is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 15 March 1996.

Is N856 HLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N856 HLL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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