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N982 PRP

1996 Citroen Zx

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

155,461 mi
Last recorded155,461 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN982 PRP
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 155,461 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 155,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 153,399 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 153,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 147,718 miles

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

front tyres wearing on in side edges

Pass 8 Jun 2011 145,135 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 142,561 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 142,561 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 139,231 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 139,221 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 135,453 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 131,183 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 127,128 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 127,128 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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N982 PRP is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N982 PRP, 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 N982 PRP registered?

N982 PRP is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 13 February 1996.

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