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OBZ 5717

1996 Citroen Zx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,783 mi
Last recorded96,783 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2006
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBZ 5717
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2006 96,783 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 96,783 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

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

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 93,541 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2005 93,541 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

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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OBZ 5717 is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OBZ 5717, 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 OBZ 5717 registered?

OBZ 5717 is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is OBZ 5717 safe to buy?

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