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N869 PAY

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,186 mi
Last recorded111,186 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN869 PAY
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2014 111,186 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Aux belt deteriorated and radiator core

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

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

Initial movement to o/s headlight unit and battery

N/s over taking mirror glass cracked

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

O/s brake caliper creaking

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering reservoir incorrectly fitted

Rear number plate loose

Pass 13 Feb 2013 106,419 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Feb 2013 106,419 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2012 101,553 miles

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

nearside mirror glass cracked

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 23 Jan 2012 101,553 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

nearside mirror glass cracked

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 2 Feb 2011 96,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

nearside door mirror glass cracked

rubber boot on nearside front lower ball joint split

Fail 2 Feb 2011 96,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

nearside door mirror glass cracked

rubber boot on nearside front lower ball joint split

Pass 9 Feb 2010 91,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside mirror glass cracked

nearside rear tyre slightly scrubbed on outer edge

rear shock absorbers very rusty

rubber boot on nearside front balljoint split

Fail 8 Feb 2010 91,121 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear shock absorbers very rusty

rubber boot on nearside front balljoint split

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside mirror glass cracked

nearside rear tyre slightly scrubbed on outer edge

Pass 12 Feb 2009 86,129 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Feb 2009 86,129 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2008 82,398 miles

nearside mirror glass cracked

Fail 11 Feb 2008 82,398 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 5 Feb 2007 78,239 miles

both number plates separating,slight seap pas pump,poss water seap water pump area,initial movement to n/s drop link and rackend,lower arm rear bushes separating,both front brake pad wires broken,n/s/f bottom ball joint gaitor split,clutch?

initial corrosion to front of strut turret o/s/f,stone chip zone a,travel to both park and service brakes,noise to aux belt,both rear inner side lights not operating,slight movement to o/s headlight

Pass 6 Feb 2006 74,145 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2006 74,145 miles

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

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

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

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

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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N869 PAY is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N869 PAY, 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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N869 PAY is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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