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N916 DYD

1996 Citroen Zx

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

71,580 mi
Last recorded71,580 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN916 DYD
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 71,580 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 70,878 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens missing (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front corrosion to floor

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both sides slightly noisy (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 70,878 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Corrosion to Floor

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens missing (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both sides noisy (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 69,738 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

offside front indicator lense missing

steering rack slightly damp

Fail 12 Nov 2013 68,509 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 68,509 miles

Offside Outer Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 65,945 miles

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front indicator has slight damage

Fail 15 Nov 2012 65,945 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front indicator has slight damage

Pass 27 Sep 2011 64,046 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front indicator lense missing

Fail 22 Sep 2011 64,045 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front indicator lense missing

Pass 27 Aug 2010 61,636 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 57,843 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 55,568 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both rear tyres starting to crack in tread

Pass 13 Aug 2007 53,395 miles

rear tyres perishing

Fail 10 Aug 2007 53,390 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 11 Aug 2006 51,650 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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N916 DYD is a 1996 Citroen Zx in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 N916 DYD, 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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N916 DYD is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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