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N862 GBH

1996 Citroen Zx

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,760 mi
Last recorded119,760 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN862 GBH
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2008 119,760 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Dec 2008 119,758 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 104,657 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 104,657 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 93,002 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 93,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 83,127 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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N862 GBH is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N862 GBH, 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 N862 GBH registered?

N862 GBH is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 17 January 1996.

Is N862 GBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N862 GBH shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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