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N988 BST

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,760 mi
Last recorded82,760 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN988 BST
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2012 82,760 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear brake slight bind

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 24 Feb 2012 82,695 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear brake slight bind

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Feb 2011 74,809 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 73,577 miles

slight corrosion at o/s/f inner wing

Pass 27 Jan 2009 68,791 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 63,628 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 58,746 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 54,171 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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N988 BST is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 N988 BST, 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 N988 BST registered?

N988 BST is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 8 March 1996.

Is N988 BST safe to buy?

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