1997 Citroen ZX 1.9L Diesel · R56 EPN
1997 Citroen ZX (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 171,955 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN ZX
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/11/2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/05/2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,955 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1905cc
R56 EPN Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/11/2010
- 171,955 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R56 EPN Mileage History
- 09/08/2005145,137 mi
- 14/06/2006145,142 mi+5 mi
- 21/06/2006145,148 mi+6 mi
- 20/06/2007150,137 mi+4,989 mi
- 15/07/2008157,353 mi+7,216 mi
- 15/07/2008157,353 mi
- 29/07/2009163,644 mi+6,291 mi
- 04/08/2009163,656 mi+12 mi
- 06/09/2010171,483 mi+7,827 mi
- 13/11/2010171,912 mi+429 mi
- 16/11/2010171,955 mi+43 mi
Average of roughly 5,089 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
R56 EPN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Citroen Zx (R56 EPN) between August 2005 and November 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 16 November 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (27 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”; “Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.
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