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N975 SVP

1996 Citroen Zx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,385 mi
Last recorded84,385 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN975 SVP
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 84,385 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Washer jets poor

Pass 2 Nov 2012 75,881 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2012 75,881 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2011 69,659 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 69,659 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to passengers side bodywork!

long handbrake travel!

Pass 16 Oct 2010 64,068 miles

both rear tyres slightly bulged

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Oct 2009 59,461 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 59,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

BACK TYRES BRAKING UP +N.S.F.BRAKE DISC WORN

Pass 29 Sep 2008 54,235 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 54,235 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2007 48,531 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 44,942 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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N975 SVP is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N975 SVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N975 SVP registered?

N975 SVP is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 17 January 1996.

Is N975 SVP safe to buy?

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