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N97 EPU

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

228,833 mi
Last recorded228,833 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN97 EPU
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 228,833 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four tyres cracked

Fail 18 Mar 2015 228,833 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four tyres cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2014 225,658 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust detoriated

o/s front & rear door handles siezed

w/s washers inefficient

Fail 27 Mar 2014 225,658 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust detoriated

o/s front & rear door handles siezed

o/s no plate lamp dim

w/s washers inefficient

Pass 4 Apr 2013 222,602 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s number plate lamp dim

o/s/f door handle sticking

o/s/r outer door handle sticking

washers require attention

Fail 4 Apr 2013 222,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s number plate lamp dim

o/s/r outer door handle sticking

Pass 13 Mar 2012 218,629 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2012 218,629 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 213,739 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

excess travel in handbrake

nail in tread of o/s/f tyre

o/s number plate lamp dim

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Mar 2010 210,322 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

underbody shields fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2009 204,737 miles

excess travel in handbrake

n/s & o/s door mirrors loose

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 30 Mar 2009 204,737 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

excess travel in handbrake

n/s & o/s door mirrors loose

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 31 Mar 2008 198,883 miles

number plate lamps dim

o/s/f tyre cracked in tread

washers needing attention

Pass 22 Mar 2007 194,043 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 194,043 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 190,677 miles

front brake discs worn

o/s/r tyre cracked in sidewall out of round

Fail 30 Mar 2006 190,615 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

front brake discs worn

o/s/r tyre cracked in sidewall

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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N97 EPU is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 N97 EPU, 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 N97 EPU registered?

N97 EPU is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 26 March 1996.

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