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N892 GTU

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

109,314 mi
Last recorded109,314 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN892 GTU
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 109,314 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs worn and corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 101,754 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 101,700 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 90,662 miles

Nearside Rear Floor area holed

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front subframe, drivers rear mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front subframe, passenger front mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 76,566 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 74,810 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 74,806 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 73,285 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 73,283 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2018 72,080 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 71,281 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 71,281 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 70,451 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 69,654 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 67,427 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 63,776 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 60,746 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 57,415 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 53,794 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 50,023 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 48,296 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 46,651 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 44,527 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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N892 GTU is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 N892 GTU, 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 N892 GTU registered?

N892 GTU is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 13 May 1996.

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