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N857 FKH

1996 Citroen Zx

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

155,895 mi
Last recorded155,895 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN857 FKH
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2010 155,895 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 155,895 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 147,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 147,745 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 142,103 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2008 142,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 135,466 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 135,466 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 128,293 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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N857 FKH is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N857 FKH, 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 N857 FKH registered?

N857 FKH is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 12 January 1996.

Is N857 FKH safe to buy?

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