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N905 AEF

1996 Citroen Zx

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

157,542 mi
Last recorded157,542 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN905 AEF
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 157,542 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 157,534 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2013 151,632 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 151,613 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 143,446 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 139,918 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 139,918 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 May 2008 129,602 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 129,602 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 121,110 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 121,110 miles

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2006 103,057 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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N905 AEF is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N905 AEF, 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 N905 AEF registered?

N905 AEF is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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