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N909 HGS

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,331 mi
Last recorded117,331 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN909 HGS
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2014 117,331 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 112,958 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 112,958 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 108,485 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 102,618 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 96,213 miles

There is a slight blow between the rear exhaust box & pipe.

Fail 9 Mar 2010 96,213 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

There is a slight blow between the rear exhaust box & pipe.

Pass 6 Mar 2009 92,367 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 92,367 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2008 88,437 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 83,396 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 83,396 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 73,503 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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N909 HGS is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N909 HGS, 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 N909 HGS registered?

N909 HGS is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 23 February 1996.

Is N909 HGS safe to buy?

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