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N971 HUY

1996 Citroen Zx

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,375 mi
Last recorded137,375 miles
Recorded on1 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN971 HUY
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 May 2010 137,375 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 May 2010 137,375 miles

Oil leak

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Oct 2008 132,315 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 132,326 miles

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

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 120,033 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 120,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 17 May 2006 106,013 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 108,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

hand brake cable outers seperated

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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N971 HUY is a 1996 Citroen Zx in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N971 HUY, 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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N971 HUY is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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