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VIL 7503

1996 Citroen Zx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,328 mi
Last recorded176,328 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIL 7503
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2008 176,328 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

N/S/R inner side light not working

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 176,328 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

N/S/R inner side light not working

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 171,573 miles

Nearside front tyre tread worn very low on inner edge,but treads not cut as deep those containing wear bars

Nearside headlamp beam image poor

Nearside rear inner sidelight not working

Offside front tyre worn to legal limit on inner edge

Offside rear brake hose perished

Rear service brake unbalanced

Steering wheel cover slides around wheel

Wheel alignment requires checking/adjusting

CAR WAS PRESENTED FOR TEST WITH A SERIOUSLY UNDER INFLATED OFFSIDE REAR TYRE

Pass 5 Apr 2006 167,685 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 166,210 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 166,210 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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VIL 7503 is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VIL 7503, 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 VIL 7503 registered?

VIL 7503 is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 21 August 1996.

Is VIL 7503 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VIL 7503 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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