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P731 NNG

1996 Citroen Zx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

88,081 mi
Last recorded88,081 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP731 NNG
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2013 88,081 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 88,081 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 85,004 miles

slight dampness O/S outer driveshaft cover

Pass 30 Dec 2010 62,101 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 62,101 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 77,851 miles

nearside rear handbrake cover is damaged

Fail 2 Nov 2009 77,851 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside rear handbrake cover is damaged

Fail 2 Nov 2009 77,851 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

nearside handbrake cable outer caseing is damaged

Pass 1 Dec 2008 73,771 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edges suspect tyre pressure incorrect

Fail 1 Dec 2008 73,771 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

offside front tyre wearing on edges suspect tyre pressure incorrect

Pass 26 Sep 2007 68,157 miles

noise offside front caliper when brake pressure applied

offside front anti roll bar link covers split & corrosion starting in balljoint

tools rattle on sparewheel carrier

Fail 26 Sep 2007 68,157 miles

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

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

noise offside front caliper when brake pressure applied

offside front anti roll bar link covers split & corrosion starting in balljoint

tools rattle on sparewheel carrier

Pass 25 Sep 2006 63,287 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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P731 NNG is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P731 NNG, 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 P731 NNG registered?

P731 NNG is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 18 September 1996.

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