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N979 LGC

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

151,035 mi
Last recorded151,035 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN979 LGC
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 151,035 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 145,132 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 145,052 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 140,640 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 140,640 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 137,847 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 137,847 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 133,055 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 133,055 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 128,554 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 122,866 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 116,946 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2005 111,990 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2005 111,990 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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N979 LGC is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1996 Citroen Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 101,447 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 N979 LGC, 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 N979 LGC registered?

N979 LGC is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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