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N889 STG

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,030 mi
Last recorded78,030 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN889 STG
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2011 78,030 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 78,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 74,338 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 74,249 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 69,998 miles

n/s rear tyre cracking on sidewalls+ tread

Pass 25 Nov 2008 64,745 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 60,907 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 60,907 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 56,756 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 56,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 52,762 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre cracking

oil leak

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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N889 STG is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N889 STG, 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 N889 STG registered?

N889 STG is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N889 STG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N889 STG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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