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N870 TEP

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,181 mi
Last recorded95,181 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN870 TEP
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 95,181 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 91,596 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 91,596 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 81,897 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 70,087 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 70,080 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 61,030 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 55,154 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2008 55,154 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 53,455 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 47,874 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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N870 TEP is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N870 TEP, 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 N870 TEP registered?

N870 TEP is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 2 May 1996.

Is N870 TEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N870 TEP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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