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N920 MTC

1996 Citroen Zx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

224,515 mi
Last recorded224,515 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN920 MTC
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 224,515 miles

oil leak

screen has slight crack not in drivers view

Pass 26 Jul 2014 212,102 miles

front droplinks have slight play

o/s mirror slight damage

windscreen has slight damage

Pass 25 Jul 2013 191,987 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside mirror casing held on with tape

offside rear seatbelt slow to retract

wiper blade starting to split

Fail 23 Jul 2013 191,790 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside mirror casing held on with tape

offside rear seatbelt slow to retract

wiper blade starting to split

Pass 19 Jul 2012 180,163 miles

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

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

drivers mirror glass cracked not affecting view to rear

Fail 19 Jul 2012 180,163 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

drivers mirror glass cracked not affecting view to rear

Pass 28 Jul 2011 163,871 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 163,787 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 144,512 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 127,198 miles

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

offside door mirror slight damage

Fail 20 Jul 2009 126,906 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 111,921 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 99,988 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 89,457 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 81,638 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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N920 MTC is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 N920 MTC, 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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N920 MTC is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 22 April 1996.

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