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N998 NFG

1996 Citroen Zx

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

123,709 mi
Last recorded123,709 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN998 NFG
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2014 123,709 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 123,699 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 115,419 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 115,419 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 106,115 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 106,110 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 96,481 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 88,040 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 83,578 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 83,572 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 79,067 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 79,067 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 74,392 miles

Nearside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 70,906 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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N998 NFG is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Silver 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 N998 NFG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N998 NFG registered?

N998 NFG is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 17 May 1996.

Is N998 NFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N998 NFG shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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