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N898 SJR

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,758 mi
Last recorded144,758 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN898 SJR
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2009 144,758 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Poor effort to nearside park brake

Fail 15 Oct 2009 144,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Handbrake cable outer casings in poor condition

Inner wings corroded

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

Offside rear inner sidelight ionoperative

Rear flexable brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2008 138,588 miles

HEAVY corrosion and hole in nearside front wheel arch under bonnet not within prescribed areas

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

anti slip rubber worn

chip to screen outside swept area

corrosion to nearside front top suspension mount

corrosion to offside front chassis rail

corrosion to offside front wheel arch under bonnet

damage to nearside rear light lens

damage to nearside wing mirror glass

front and rear number plates detiorating

handbrake travel

knocking noise from rear of vehicle

offside front brake slightly binding

offside front cv gatior slightly weeping

offside rear brake slightly binding

offside rear inner sidelight not working

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

rear brakes slight imbalance

tempary repair to offside wing mirror

wiper detiorating

Fail 3 Nov 2008 138,588 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

HEAVY corrosion and hole in nearside front wheel arch under bonnet not within prescribed areas

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

anti slip rubber worn

chip to screen outside swept area

corrosion to nearside front top suspension mount

corrosion to offside front chassis rail

corrosion to offside front wheel arch under bonnet

damage to nearside rear light lens

damage to nearside wing mirror glass

front and rear number plates detiorating

handbrake travel

offside front brake slightly binding

offside front cv gatior slightly weeping

offside rear brake slightly binding

offside rear inner sidelight not working

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

rear brakes slight imbalance

tempary repair to offside wing mirror

wiper detiorating

Pass 12 Oct 2007 131,214 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 13,121 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 125,030 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 125,029 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 119,752 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 119,752 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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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N898 SJR is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N898 SJR, 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 N898 SJR registered?

N898 SJR is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 21 June 1996.

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