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N976 BTW

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,120 mi
Last recorded112,120 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN976 BTW
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 112,120 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake application limits only just met

Pass 8 Oct 2014 104,076 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 99,375 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 94,358 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 89,742 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear inner side lamp not working

Pass 25 Jan 2011 81,274 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise handbrake cables outer casings split and cracked.

advise on slight run out on n/s/f brake.

advise on worn front brake discs.

advise rear number plate starting to delaminate.

Fail 20 Jan 2011 81,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise handbrake cables outer casings split and cracked.

advise on slight run out on n/s/f brake.

advise on worn front brake discs.

advise rear number plate starting to delaminate.

Pass 10 Dec 2009 69,901 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 69,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 57,206 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 47,835 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 47,835 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 26,846 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 18,426 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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N976 BTW is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N976 BTW, 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 N976 BTW registered?

N976 BTW is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 24 January 1996.

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