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Citroën ZX

Red · Diesel · 1995 · 1,905 cc

N353 VRMMOT history

N353 VRM is a red diesel Citroën ZX first used on 9 Aug 1995. Its MOT expired on 5 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 126,890 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Jan 2023
Mileage
126,890 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
246 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N353 VRM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
ZX
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,905 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
9 Aug 1995
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

N353 VRM was last recorded at 126,890 miles on 6 Jan 2022, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Dec 2015: 126,513 miles, lower than 126,576 miles on 30 Dec 2014.
  • 2 Jan 2019: 126,787 miles, lower than 126,800 miles on 20 Dec 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
126,883 miles · 19 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
246 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 126,890 miles
  • 2020 – 126,883 miles
  • 2019 – 126,869 miles
  • 2017 – 126,800 miles
  • 2016 – 126,702 miles
  • 2015 – 126,513 miles
  • 2014 – 126,576 miles
  • 2013 – 126,045 miles
  • 2012 – 125,784 miles
  • 2011 – 125,512 miles
  • 2010 – 125,323 miles
  • 2008 – 124,942 miles
  • 2007 – 124,013 miles
  • 2006 – 123,050 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,890 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Both sides underbody corrosion

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014

  • Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,890 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    126,890 miles
    Test number
    115982141493
    • AdvisoryFront Both sides underbody corrosion

  2. Fail126,890 miles (+7)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,890 miles
    Test number
    649460029914
    • Repaired at testDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Both sides underbody corrosion

  3. Pass126,883 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    126,883 miles
    Test number
    942359845669
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass126,869 miles (+82)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    126,869 miles
    Test number
    840207730276
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass126,787 miles (-13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    126,787 miles
    Test number
    841193787327
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security general under bodyworks (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Pass126,800 miles (+98)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    126,800 miles
    Test number
    210702049443
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnderbody work,genearl corrossion

  7. Pass126,702 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    126,702 miles
    Test number
    187581714901
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak

  8. Fail126,702 miles (+189)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,702 miles
    Test number
    725324435900
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' front (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak

  9. Pass126,513 miles (-63)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    126,513 miles
    Test number
    147779753585
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear foot brake would benfit from further attention

  10. Pass126,576 miles (+198)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    126,576 miles
    Test number
    918274664324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteGenarl underbody corossion

  11. Pass126,378 miles (+4)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    126,378 miles
    Test number
    515675014024
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOSF headlamp slightly insecure

  12. Fail126,374 miles (+329)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,374 miles
    Test number
    209513314057
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOSF headlamp slightly insecure

  13. Pass126,045 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    126,045 miles
    Test number
    556033323037
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside front headlamp slightly insecure
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail126,045 miles (+261)1 dangerous1 failure5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,045 miles
    Test number
    586553823016
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside front headlamp slightly insecure
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass125,784 miles (+272)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    125,784 miles
    Test number
    138997612422
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass125,512 miles (+189)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    125,512 miles
    Test number
    767534721011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  17. Fail125,323 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,323 miles
    Test number
    784393640044
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass125,323 miles (+381)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    125,323 miles
    Test number
    822323440033
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail124,942 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,942 miles
    Test number
    220543768416
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  20. Pass124,942 miles (+929)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    124,942 miles
    Test number
    942553868170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass124,013 miles (+963)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    124,013 miles
    Test number
    711142567114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass123,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    123,050 miles
    Test number
    414566056131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about N353 VRM

Does N353 VRM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on N353 VRM expired on 5 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on N353 VRM?
The MOT on N353 VRM expired on 5 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has N353 VRM done?
N353 VRM was recorded at 126,890 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2022, an average of 246 miles a year.
Has N353 VRM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N353 VRM has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on N353 VRM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 8 Dec 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on N353 VRM find?
N353 VRM passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2022 with 1 advisory: front both sides underbody corrosion.

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