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N975 WBD

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,990 mi
Last recorded132,990 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN975 WBD
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2019 132,990 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 117,544 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2018 117,148 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 112,232 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 112,229 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 93,621 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 84,145 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 80,706 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 80,706 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 80,479 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 80,479 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 80,075 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 79,595 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 78,442 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 74,790 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 66,796 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 66,796 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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 WBD is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WBD, 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 N975 WBD registered?

N975 WBD is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 31 January 1996.

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