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N996 PHX

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,768 mi
Last recorded138,768 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN996 PHX
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 138,768 miles

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

both front inner wings holed but not within 30cm of suspension mounting

Fail 9 Apr 2016 138,661 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both front inner wings holed but not within 30cm of suspension mounting

Pass 8 Apr 2015 130,741 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 130,735 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 126,350 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 123,019 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 118,247 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 118,247 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 112,213 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 105,625 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 97,297 miles

o/s parking brake outer cable in poor condition

Pass 7 Apr 2008 89,332 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 82,300 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 82,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 79,088 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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N996 PHX is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 N996 PHX, 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 N996 PHX registered?

N996 PHX is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 22 May 1996.

Is N996 PHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N996 PHX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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