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N965 XRC

1996 Citroen Zx

Black Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,079 mi
Last recorded175,079 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN965 XRC
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2008 175,079 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f wing mirror cracked

Pass 21 Dec 2007 168,380 miles

steering rack becoming notchy

Fail 18 Dec 2007 168,096 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

steering rack becoming notchy

Pass 21 Dec 2006 157,097 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 157,097 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside wing mirror cracked

slight roughness in both rear wheelbearings

Pass 3 Dec 2005 143,157 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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N965 XRC is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Black with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N965 XRC, 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 N965 XRC registered?

N965 XRC is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 11 January 1996.

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